Moderate 5.3 magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and all districts of Gilgit Baltistan.

According to the details, tremors were felt in different districts of Azad Kashmir including Skardu and Shigar.

The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km beneath the epicenter, at 6:31 pm local time.

Fearing any untoward situation, people of the areas vacated their homes in panic.

No casualties or damage were reported from the quake and aftershocks were also felt.