Balochistan hit by 4.9-magnitude quake
The tremors caused fear and disorder, with people running out of their homes and into the streets.
Earthquake struck near Mach. MAP: http://earthquake.usgs.gov
QUETTA:
An earthquake was felt in Sibi, Mach, Quetta and nearby areas on Friday, Express News reported.
The magnitude of the earthquake was 4.9 according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and the epicenter was 22km East of Mach.
It was earlier reported that the mangitude was 5.2.
The tremors caused fear and disorder, with people running out of their homes and into the streets.
A 7.7-magnitude quake had struck Balochistan on September 24, destroying thousands of mud-built homes as it spread havoc through Awaran and Kech districts and southwestern parts of the country.
According to the USGS, the epicentre was 23 kilometres below the ground in Awaran district.
The death toll from the quake was at least 350 people with more than 800 injuries. The quake had destroyed access routes to many areas in the province, making it difficult to determine exact figures of the victims.
An earthquake was felt in Sibi, Mach, Quetta and nearby areas on Friday, Express News reported.
The magnitude of the earthquake was 4.9 according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and the epicenter was 22km East of Mach.
It was earlier reported that the mangitude was 5.2.
The tremors caused fear and disorder, with people running out of their homes and into the streets.
A 7.7-magnitude quake had struck Balochistan on September 24, destroying thousands of mud-built homes as it spread havoc through Awaran and Kech districts and southwestern parts of the country.
According to the USGS, the epicentre was 23 kilometres below the ground in Awaran district.
The death toll from the quake was at least 350 people with more than 800 injuries. The quake had destroyed access routes to many areas in the province, making it difficult to determine exact figures of the victims.