Strong Earthquake Hits Pakistan, Measuring 5.8 on the Richter Scale
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Khuzdar, Pakistan, causing panic among residents but no immediate reports of damage.
Khuzdar, October 17 (Daily Kiran) : A powerful earthquake shook Pakistan on Saturday morning, registering a magnitude of 5.8 on the Richter scale. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the tremors were felt at 10:37 AM local time, with the epicenter located about 15 kilometers underground near the city of Khuzdar in central Balochistan.
Residents experienced intense jolts, prompting many to flee their homes in search of open spaces. Fortunately, there have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
This recent quake follows a series of seismic activities in the region, particularly affecting Afghanistan. Earlier this month, multiple tremors were recorded in Afghanistan, including a 5.3 magnitude quake on October 1. Similarly, on September 7, a 4.1 magnitude earthquake was felt, with its epicenter located at a depth of 130 kilometers, also without reports of damage.
In August, residents in eastern Nangarhar province experienced a 4.9 magnitude earthquake, resulting in injuries to 15 individuals. Earlier this year, on June 27, a significant 6.2 magnitude quake was felt across Afghanistan, impacting areas as far as Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir in northern India.
As seismic activity continues to affect the region, authorities and residents remain vigilant.
