Web desk: Earthquake tremors were felt in Barkhan and adjoining areas on the evening of December 17, 2025, causing panic among residents.
According to locals, the tremors were felt around 4:30 pm.
The tremors prompted the people to rush out of their homes in fear while reciting prayers.
Fortunately, no casualties or property damage have been reported so far.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Islamabad, said the earthquake measured 4.2 on the Richter scale.
According to the reports, the depth of the earthquake was 25 kilometres.
The epicentre was located 27 kilometres northeast of Barkhan, at latitude 30.18 north and longitude 69.54 east.
The PMD said the situation is being closely monitored.
Previously, strong earthquake tremors struck Barkhan and its surrounding areas on Saturday, December 13, triggering panic among residents.
The Seismological Centre reported that the quake registered a magnitude of 4.2 and occurred at a depth of 25 kilometres, with its epicentre located 27 kilometres northeast of Barkhan.
Following the tremors, local authorities put rescue and monitoring teams on high alert to ensure a swift response in case of any emergency.
Japan earthquake
Previously, Japan’s Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for parts of the country’s east coast following a magnitude 7.6 earthquake that struck off the coast.
A tsunami reaching heights of up to three metres or 10 feet could strike Japan’s northeastern coast following a magnitude 7.6 earthquake that occurred offshore, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) reported.
The tsunami warning has been issued for the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate areas of Japan.
The warning came after the quake shook large parts of northern and eastern Japan at 11:15 PM local time (1415 GMT).
According to the agency, the earthquake’s epicentre was located 80 km or 50 miles off the coast of Aomori Prefecture. It occurred at a depth of 50 km or 30 miles.
Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, stated that her government would collaborate closely with local authorities to assess the damage and implement emergency response measures.
