An earthquake struck parts of Gilgit-Baltistan on Monday. However, no loss of life was reported.

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.