125 houses affected, 19 injured in Musakhel earthquake

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a report on the earthquake-related damages in Balochistan, saying that in district Musakhel, 125 houses have been reported affected and 19 people injured.

Relief operations continue in the affected areas of Kingri tehsil. Medical camps have been established for the treatment of the injured. Tents, bedding and essential relief supplies are being distributed among affected families. Solar lights, gas cylinders, mats and mosquito nets are also being provided.

The PDMA and district administration continue to monitor the situation. A detailed survey remains underway for a full assessment of losses.

Over the past two days, six moderate earthquakes have been recorded in different parts of Pakistan.

Experts state that seismic waves generated by an earthquake in Venezuela are linked to tremors felt in Pakistan.

Geologists note that recent moderate earthquakes in Pakistan and the wider region are the result of continuous movement of tectonic plates, while energy released from major earthquakes in distant regions can at times influence far-off geological systems.