QUETTA: A magnitude 5.8 earthquake was recorded in Balochistan, Pakistan, on Saturday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 15 kilometres, GFZ reported.
The epicentre was located at coordinates 27.944 degrees north latitude and 66.532 degrees east longitude.
Pakistan is geographically vulnerable to earthquakes because it lies near the boundary of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. According to experts, the movement of these plates increases the likelihood of seismic activity in various parts of the country.
In addition to Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan are among the regions where seismic activity is also recorded.
No details of casualties or property damage were provided in the report available at the time of writing. Further information will be needed to assess the potential impact of the earthquake.
