ISLAMABAD:Earthquake tremors were felt in the country’s federal capital Islamabad, Peshawar, and surrounding areas on Monday.

Reports said the shocks were also felt in different areas of the northwestern region including Waziristan, Malakand, and Swat. The quake was measured 5.4 on the Richter scale, with its epicenter near Wana, the largest town of South Waziristan District in KPK. People reportedly left their homes and offices in a panic, however, no casualties were reported.