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Multiple Earthquakes Strike Pakistan, Injuring Five Near Barkan

Seismological authorities are closely monitoring aftershocks to guide relief assessments.

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The epicenter of the quake was located 149 km west of the city of Multan
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Overview

  • A 5.2-magnitude quake hit Pakistan on June 29 at 3:54 a.m. IST at a depth of 150 km near 30.25°N, 69.82°E with no initial damage reported.
  • Later that morning, a shallow 4.5-magnitude tremor at 10 km depth was recorded by the National Centre for Seismology, heightening aftershock concerns.
  • A subsequent 5.3-magnitude earthquake near Barkan town in Balochistan injured at least five people and caused roofs to collapse in the Rara Shaim area.
  • Sequential tremors were felt across Punjab, Sindh and Gilgit-Baltistan, provoking widespread public alarm.
  • Provincial disaster management and federal seismology agencies have deployed teams for damage assessments, public safety advisories and ongoing quake monitoring.