Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Strikes Khuzdar District In Pakistan
Published 3h ago · Natural disaster
Affects Pakistan · Covered in 2 countries
A moderate earthquake shook Pakistan's Balochistan province, stirring worry but causing no immediate reports of damage.
A moderate earthquake struck the Khuzdar district of Pakistan's Balochistan province. The tremor prompted brief concern among residents, though authorities have not yet reported any casualties or major damage. Seismologists recorded the depth of the event at 25 kilometers.
- The depthSeismologists located the hypocenter of the tremor at a depth of 25 kilometers beneath the surface.
- The locationInstruments registered the epicenter approximately 48 kilometers from the urban center of Khuzdar.
Why it matters
Pakistan lies in a seismically active zone where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide, frequently resulting in damaging earthquakes that pose significant risks to local infrastructure and populations.
By the numbers3
How outlets cover it
What outlets agree on
A magnitude 5.7 to 5.9 earthquake struck the Khuzdar region of Balochistan at a shallow depth.
Where coverage differs
The exact magnitude varied slightly between reports, with local instruments measuring 5.9 and regional monitors recording 5.7.
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- The HinduEarthquake of magnitude 5.7 jolts Pakistan's Balochistan3h ago · open ↗
- Dawn5.9-magnitude earthquake jolts Balochistan's Khuzdar3h ago · open ↗
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