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Earthquake jolts Quetta, other parts of Balochistan

Rescue authorities put on high alert

QUETTA (Dunya News) - Severe tremors have been felt in different areas of Balochistan including Quetta, after which people came out of their houses reciting Kalima Tayyaba. 

Earthquake shocks were felt in several areas of Balochistan early in the morning. The intensity of the earthquake was recorded at 5.4 on Richter scale. 

The depth of the earthquake was 35 kilometres underground while the epicenter was 150km southwest of Quetta.

Apart from Quetta, tremors were also felt in Nushki, Chagai, Chaman, Qila Abdullah, Pashin, Mastung, Dalbadin and other areas.

The rescue authorities were put on high alert. No loss of life or property was reported in any area of the province.

 

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