5.4 magnitude earthquake hits Quetta

Earthquake measuring 5.4 has hit Quetta and its neighbouring regions in Balochistan.

The Pakistan Met Department reported that an earthquake measuring 5.4 jolted the area at 5:35 am.

The epicenter was located 150 kilometres southwest of Quetta with a depth of 35 kilometres.

This was followed by another earthquake at 06:24 am – a magnitude of 4.5 with epicenter located 120 kilometer southwest of Quetta and depth of 136 kilometers.

There have been no reports of casualties or damage.