A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Balochistan’s Khuzdar district and adjoining areas on Saturday, sending frightened residents rushing out of their homes and shops as tremors shook the region, Dunya News reported.
Epicentre and Depth
According to the Seismological Centre, the earthquake originated at a depth of 25 kilometres. Its epicentre was located 48 kilometres northwest of Khuzdar.
Residents Recite Kalima Tayyaba as Tremors Hit
Witnesses reported that people fled buildings while reciting the Kalima Tayyaba as the tremors were felt across the district and surrounding areas.
- Magnitude: 5.9
- Depth: 25 kilometres
- Epicentre: 48 kilometres northwest of Khuzdar
- Region affected: Khuzdar district and adjoining areas of Balochistan
No immediate reports of casualties or structural damage were available. Balochistan frequently experiences seismic activity, and authorities continue to monitor the situation following Saturday’s tremor.
