SWAT: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter Scale hit Quetta and adjoining areas today (Saturday).
An earthquake has jolted Quetta, Mastung, Qila Abdullah, Pishin, and adjoining areas early morning. No loss of life or property was reported. According to Pakistan’s National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the depth of the quake was recorded 38 kilometres.
The tremors spread panic amongst locals, although no loss of life and property was reported from any area. Last week, Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported a 4.5 magnitude earthquake in Karachi. The moderate intensity quake jolted the port city at 6:17 am, according to the seismic monitoring centre.
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The epicentre of the quake was at 100 kilometres distance in Southeast of Karachi at the depth of 10 kilometres, the seismic monitoring centre said. Earlier in October, a moderate intensity earthquake jolted Mingora and adjoining areas in the Swat district. The intensity of tremors was recorded on 4.7 magnitudes at the Richter scale.
