5.2-magnitude earthquake strikes southwestern Pakistan

Published : Saturday, 27 June, 2026 at 2:30 PM Count : 46

Observer Online Desk

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan on Saturday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

Preliminary data issued by the PMD’s National Seismic Monitoring Centre showed that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 19 km, with its epicentre located about 58 km northeast of Barkhan, in Balochistan.

The tremor was felt across several areas, including Kohlu, Barkhan and Rakhni, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or property damage.

Earlier this month, on 3 June, a 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Pakistan.

Source: Qatar News Agency

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