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Strong earthquake rattles Pakistan, residents flee homes

Mar 21, 2023 | 11:12 AM

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A strong earthquake has rattled Pakistan’s capital Islamabad and other parts of the country.

Residents in the capital Tuesday fled their homes as walls started swaying and the quake was felt across the country. Pakistan’s meteorological office said the earthquake was a magnitude 7.7.

There were no immediate reports of damages or injuries.

The Associated Press