Magnitude 3.0 earthquake hits Balochistan

A mild earthquake was felt in parts of Balochistan on Saturday.

According to the Seismological Centre, the earthquake measured 3.0 on the Richter scale and occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres.

According to the centre, the epicentre was located near Chaman. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage following the tremor.

Earlier this week, earthquake tremors were felt in several cities across Pakistan.

The tremors were reported in Islamabad and Lahore, as well as in various areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Peshawar, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Lower Dir, and surrounding regions.

According to the Seismological Centre, the earthquake measured 5.3 on the Richter scale and occurred at a depth of 174 kilometers.