Quake rocks Quetta, adjoining areas

Author: Online

QUETTA: An earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale rocked different areas of Balochistan, including Quetta, on Monday. The epicentre was north of Quetta and was 25 kilometres deep. Tremors of the quake were felt in Quetta, Pashin, Turbat, Khizdar, Gwadar and several other areas. The quake caused panic and fear among the people and they came out of their homes, shops, schools and offices reciting Kalima Tayyaba. No loss to life or property was reported.

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