Tremors from an earthquake were felt in Zhob district, Balochistan province, Pakistan, earlier today. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported the quake measured 4.0 on the Richter scale, with a depth of 33 kilometers. The epicenter was located 61 kilometers northwest of Zhob.

However, reports on the earthquake’s magnitude and epicenter vary. The National Seismic Monitoring Centre in Islamabad reported an earlier, stronger earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale at 35 kilometers depth, with an epicenter 106 kilometers south of Zhob.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a different quake, measuring the same magnitude but with a shallower depth of only 10 kilometers and an epicenter 61 kilometers north of Kohlu District.

A second, smaller quake of magnitude 3.9, was also recorded less than an hour later, with its epicenter located 79 kilometers south of Zhob at a depth of 151 kilometers.

While the varying reports present some discrepancies, the tremors caused considerable alarm among the local population. However, there have been no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and advising residents to remain vigilant for potential aftershocks.