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Magnitude 5.6 earthquake jolts parts of Balochistan

Tremors were felt in the Gwadar, Pasni, Ormara, and Kech
Image showing a reading on a Richter scale. Reuters file photo
Image showing a reading on a Richter scale. Reuters file photo

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake jolted several parts of Balochistan on Sunday, the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) confirmed.

The epicentre of the moderate earthquake was Pasni near Gwadar and its magnitude was recorded at 5.6 on the Richter scale, NSMC said.

Tremors were felt in the Gwadar, Pasni, Ormara, and Kech areas of the province.

There are currently no reports of casualties or damage.

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