QUETTA: A 4.8-magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Balochistan on Wednesday, with tremors reported in Zhob and Chaman, according to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC).
The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 15 kilometres, the NSMC, which operates under the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), said.
According to the seismic monitoring centre, the epicentre was located 122 kilometres northeast of Zhob.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or property damage following the earthquake.
Balochistan has experienced deadly earthquakes
The latest tremor comes nearly five years after a devastating earthquake struck parts of Balochistan.
On October 7, 2021, a 5.9-magnitude earthquake hit the province, with its epicentre near Harnai at a depth of 15 kilometres. The earthquake struck at around 3:20am while many residents were asleep.
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At least 20 people were killed and more than 300 injured in the disaster. Most casualties were reported in Harnai, where several buildings collapsed and more than 70 houses were damaged.
Aftershocks continued for several days, prompting rescue teams and military personnel to assist authorities in relief and recovery operations.
Chaman jolted by another quake in 2024
Chaman was also among the areas affected by a 5.4-magnitude earthquake in March 2024.
The quake struck at around 5:35am, with its epicentre located approximately 150 kilometres southwest of Quetta at a depth of 35 kilometres.
Tremors from that earthquake were also felt in Qila Abdullah, Noshki, Pishin, Dalbandin, Chagai and Quetta.
Authorities have not reported any damage from Wednesday’s 4.8-magnitude earthquake so far.
