Summary
- A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Balochistan’s Khuzdar district on Saturday morning, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
- The earthquake occurred at 10:07am at a depth of 25 kilometres, the department said in a post on X.
- In August, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake jolted areas including Zhob and Chaman.
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Balochistan’s Khuzdar district on Saturday morning, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
The earthquake occurred at 10:07am at a depth of 25 kilometres, the department said in a post on X.
The PMD placed the epicentre 48 kilometres northwest of Khuzdar, at latitude 28.02 degrees north and longitude 66.20 degrees east. Its Islamabad office released the seismic details.
The latest tremor follows other earthquakes that have shaken parts of Balochistan in recent months.
In August, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake jolted areas including Zhob and Chaman. The seismic centre recorded the quake at a depth of 15 kilometres, with its epicentre 122 kilometres northeast of Zhob.
The tremors sparked panic among residents, prompting many to leave their homes and recite verses from the Holy Quran. Authorities reported no casualties or property damage.
Earlier, in July, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake shook Quetta, Ziarat, Harnai and nearby areas, forcing residents to move outdoors and seek safety in open spaces.
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