An earthquake with an intensity of 5.6 on the Richter scale jolted different cities of the country on Friday.

According to Pakistan Meteorological Department, It had originated in the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region at a depth of 100 kilometres.

The tremors were felt in many cities of the country including Islamabad, Chitral, Peshawar, Bajaur, Mardan, Sawat, Mansehra, Dir, Mardan and Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Kashmir.