INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on the Richter Scale struck Pakistan in the wee hours of Wednesday
According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the tremors were felt in several parts of the country at around 2.58 am (IST)
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the epicenter was located 65 kilometers east-southeast of Uthal in Balochistan, at
a depth of 10 kilometers.This is not the first time Pakistan has experienced seismic activity this year
Earlier, on February 28, a 4.5-magnitude earthquake was recorded with its epicenter within Pakistan itself
Just weeks before, on February 16, tremors were felt with the epicenter located 8 kilometers southeast of Rawalpindi, at a depth of 17
These shocks were also experienced in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.No reports of injuries or casualties so farSo far, there have been no
reports of injuries or casualties in Pakistan, but the tremors have struck at a time when the world is witnessing the destructive force of
earthquakes in Myanmar and Thailand
The massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar last week has claimed over 2,700 lives and also left thousands injured
building collapsed, leading to the death of at least 30 people
The widespread destruction and high casualty figures have prompted urgent relief efforts as the affected areas grapple with the
aftermath.Source: IndiaTV News--Agencies
