5.3 quake rocks parts of Pakistan

An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale jolted Pakistan's Swat, Ghazar, Malakand and Baltistan areas early Wednesday, media reported.

The areas affected by the temblor in the wee hours of Wednesday border Afghanistan and Tajikistan.

The epicentre of the quake was located at a depth of 112 km, The Frontier Post reported.