A mild earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale jolted Balochistan’s Loralai district and surrounding areas on Wednesday.
According to the Seismological Centre, the earthquake had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck at a depth of 12 kilometres. Its epicentre was located 31 kilometres east of Loralai.
The tremors were felt across Loralai and nearby areas, prompting residents to evacuate their homes and gather in open spaces while reciting prayers.
Although the quake caused fear and anxiety among locals, authorities said there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to property.
Officials added that the situation is being closely monitored, and no aftershocks have been reported so far.
Earlier, an earthquake was felt in Islamabad and several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday, prompting residents to leave their homes and offices as the tremors were experienced across the region. The magnitude of the earthquake was 5.3.
According to initial reports, the earthquake was felt in the federal capital as well as Peshawar, Charsadda, Mardan, Shangla, Kurram and Buner.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to property.
Authorities are monitoring the situation, while details regarding the earthquake’s magnitude, depth and epicentre are awaited from the relevant seismic monitoring agencies.
Prior to this, earthquake tremors were felt in several areas of Balochistan, Pakistan. According to the Seismological Centre, an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 occurred at a depth of 17 kilometres. The epicentre was located 60 kilometres northeast of Kohlu district.
Tremors were felt in Kohlu district as well as in Zhob, Barkhan, and Rakhni. According to the Seismological Centre, the epicentre of the earthquake was located 60 kilometres northeast of Kohlu. Tremors were also felt in Zhob, Barkhan, and Rakhni. Earlier in the afternoon, tremors were also experienced in the Kohlu district.
