NewsFebruary 08 , 2017
Strong 6.3 quake strikes off coast of Balochistan
ISLAMABAD: A strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the coastal areas of Balochistan early Wednesday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.The shallow quake struck at 3:03 am (2203 GMT), with an epicentre just 23 kilometres (14 miles) southwest of Pasni, the USGS said.
According to Geo News, Gwadar, Turbat and others areas of the province were jolted by the earthquake. No loss of life or damage to property has been reported so far.
Last April, a large 6.6-magnitude quake struck neighbouring northeastern Afghanistan, rattling parts of South Asia and killing at least six Pakistanis.
In October 2015, a 7.5-magnitude quake in Pakistan and Afghanistan killed almost 400 people, flattening buildings in rugged terrain that impeded relief efforts.
Pakistan straddles part of the boundary where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates meet, making the country susceptible to earthquakes.
It was hit by a 7.6-magnitude quake on October 8, 2005 that killed more than 73,000 people and left about 3.5 million homeless, mainly in Kashmir.
Courtesy www.thenews.com.pk
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