According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the earthquake’s region was defined as 45km southeast of Gilgit.

However, shocks were felt in Skardu and Hunza as well.

The earthquake registerd a reading of 5 on the Richter scale and was located at a depth of 25km.

While the earthquake spread fear in the people of Gilgit, no casualties or loss of property have been reported.