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Magnitude 5.0 Quake Shakes Quetta With No Damage Reported

Seismological readings placed the epicentre about 65 kilometres west of the city at a depth of 25 kilometres.

Overview

  • The National Seismic Monitoring Centre recorded the tremor at 6:29 p.m. local time on Sunday.
  • Balochistan’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority reported no casualties or property damage and said monitoring is ongoing with district authorities.
  • Residents described brief shaking that sent people out of buildings into open areas.
  • Officials advised the public to remain calm and follow safety measures in case of aftershocks.
  • The quake follows a 3.2‑magnitude tremor in Karachi days earlier and a deadly magnitude‑6 earthquake in Afghanistan last month.