5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes near Balochistan’s Khuzdar

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Khuzdar in Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Saturday morning, with a recorded depth of 10 kilometres, Reuters reported.

Tremors were felt in several districts, including Khuzdar, Kalat, Mastung, Kharan and Nushki, as well as surrounding areas. In Kharan, the tremors were reported at around 10:07am.

Residents reportedly rushed out of their homes and shops in fear, with some reciting the Kalima-e-Tayyaba following the shaking.

The Balochistan Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) and local administration said no casualties or property damage had been reported in initial assessments.

Further details about the earthquake, including its epicentre, have yet to be released by the authorities.