Strong earthquake tremors were felt in different areas of Balochistan, causing concern among residents.
According to the Seismological Center, the earthquake was recorded at a magnitude of 5.1. The earthquake tremors were felt in Zhob, Barkhan, Rakhni, Kohlu and other nearby areas.
Residents in the affected areas felt the ground shake, prompting many to move out of their homes and buildings as a precaution.
Epicenter near Kohlu
The Seismological Center said the depth of the earthquake was recorded at 17 kilometers. The epicenter was located 60 kilometers northeast of Kohlu, according to the Seismological Center.
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No damage reported so far
No immediate reports of casualties or major damage were received after the earthquake. Authorities are expected to monitor the situation and assess any possible impact in the affected areas.
This comes just hours after similar tremors were felt in and around Kohlu earlier today. According to the Seismological Center, the earlier earthquake had a magnitude of 5.0 and struck at a depth of 18 kilometers.
The Seismological Center said the epicenter of the earthquake was located 65 kilometers northeast of Kohlu. Tremors were felt across nearby areas, prompting people to come out of their homes as a precaution.
