QUETTA (Kashmir English): A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck near Khuzdar in Balochistan on Saturday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).
The seismic agency reported that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres. Shallow earthquakes can cause noticeable shaking in nearby areas, although the impact depends on the distance from the epicentre and local ground conditions.
Earlier, residents also reported earthquake tremors in Basima tehsil of Washuk district. According to local reports, people left their homes and shops out of fear and gathered in open spaces while reciting the Kalima Tayyaba.
Authorities have not yet confirmed any casualties or property damage. Further details are awaited from the relevant disaster management and seismic monitoring agencies.
