Mild earthquake tremors were felt in Quetta and its surrounding areas on Wednesday.
According to the Seismological Center, the magnitude of the earthquake was recorded at 3.1 on the Richter scale, with a depth of 29 kilometers.
The epicenter of the earthquake was pinpointed 65 kilometres northwest of Quetta. The tremors, which struck at approximately 10:15 AM, caused a brief period of alarm among residents, leading many to vacate buildings and gather in open spaces as a precautionary measure.
Fortunately, no casualties or damage to property have been reported so far. Local authorities have urged citizens to remain calm but vigilant, and to follow standard safety protocols in the event of aftershocks.
Despite the intensity of the earthquake, there have been no reports of casualties or damage to property from any part of the capital or its neighboring regions.
In the aftermath of the earthquake, people came out of their homes in panic and started reciting verses from the Holy Quran. Meanwhile, no loss of life or property was reported from any part of the capital due to the earthquake.
