Numerous earthquakes occur worldwide every year, although many are of low intensity. The National Earthquake Information Center records approximately 20,000 earthquakes annually.
According to Geo News, a Pakistani media outlet, cracks have appeared on the walls of several tall buildings in Islamabad and Rawalpindi following an earthquake.
According to an AFP report, an eyewitness stated, "Suddenly, everything started shaking. We were terrified and ran out of our homes. The earthquake tremors lasted for about 30 seconds."
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake struck Delhi. This follows a 6.6 magnitude quake that shook India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan yesterday.