Tremors in Balochistan: Resilience Amidst Ruins
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Pakistan's Balochistan province, injuring at least five people and damaging homes. The quake's epicentre was near Barkan town. This region frequently experiences seismic activity due to its location on major tectonic plates.
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The province of Balochistan in Pakistan recently experienced a significant seismic event as a 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck early on Sunday, leading to injuries and property damage. The epicenter was located near Barkan town, according to Tauqeer Shah, a paramilitary Levies official.
Reports confirmed injuries to five individuals, including a couple whose home roof caved in within the Rara Shaim area. The earthquake, initially reported to have measured between 5.3 to 5.5 on the Richter scale, caused considerable anxiety among the residents as around a dozen homes were damaged and cracks appeared in many other buildings.
Historically, this region is no stranger to seismic disturbances due to its position over three major tectonic plates: Arabian, Euro-Asian, and Indian. Previous quakes, including the 2005 catastrophe and more recent tremors in Karachi, underscore the ongoing seismic challenges in the region.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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