A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck early Sunday at approximately 3:30 AM local time, the United States Geological Survey reported. The epicentre was located nearly 60 km north-northeast of Barkhan, shaking remote villages across the region.
Key Highlights:
No fatalities have been reported, though at least three individuals—including a couple—sustained minor injuries following the collapse of their house’s roof in Rara Shaim, a village near Barkhan.
Over half a dozen homes suffered structural damage, with visible cracks reported in numerous others within Rara Shaim.Local authorities have dispatched teams to assess the scale of the damage, and the injured are currently receiving medical treatment .
Situated along the Indian–Eurasian tectonic plate boundary, Pakistan is frequently prone to seismic activity
A History of Destructive Quakes:
2015: A devastating 7.5‑magnitude quake struck Pakistan and Afghanistan, causing nearly 400 fatalities in inaccessible mountainous terrain.
2005: A catastrophic 7.6‑magnitude earthquake in Azad Kashmir claimed over 73,000 lives and left roughly 3.5 million homeless.
2021: A powerful quake hit Harnai, Balochistan, resulting in at least 20 deaths and dozens more injured, with landslides severely hampering rescue efforts
While thankfully this tremor didn’t cause severe harm, it underscores the ongoing vulnerability of the region to moderate to high seismic events. It’s a reminder of the importance of structural safety, community preparedness, and responsive emergency services in quake-prone areas.
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