Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Quetta and its adjoining areas on Monday afternoon, causing panic among residents, though no casualties or property damage have been reported so far.
According to the National Seismological Centre, the earthquake measured 4.9 on the Richter scale. The tremors struck at a depth of 21 kilometres with the epicentre located approximately 125 kilometres northwest of Quetta.
Emergency response agencies were placed on alert, though no immediate reports of structural damage or injuries have been received. “So far, there is no report of any loss of life or damage to infrastructure, but we are closely monitoring the situation,” said a spokesperson for the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).
The authorities have urged the public to remain calm and to report any emergencies via the designated helpline. Rescue teams and local administration officials have been mobilised to assess any potential impact in far-flung areas.
