Earth trembles in Balochistan, Pakistan
Pakistan News: The earth is shaking once again due to earthquake in Pakistan. According to the information, earthquake tremors were felt in Balochistan, Pakistan. These tremors were felt in the capital Quetta, Noshki, Chagi, Chaman, Qila Abdullah, Dalbadin, Pishin and some other areas of the province. Its intensity was measured at 5.4 on the Richter scale. However, there has been no news of any casualty. The meteorological department official said that the epicenter of the earthquake was at a depth of 35 kilometers, 150 kilometers northwest of Quetta.
According to Pakistan Meteorological Department, earthquakes were also felt in Pakistan-Iran border areas. At present no information regarding loss of life or property has been revealed. Even before this, earthquakes have occurred in Pakistan. People have lost their lives in these. Buildings and houses have also been damaged. 40 people were killed and 300 others were injured in the October 2021 earthquake in the Harnai region of Balochistan.
There was an earthquake of 7.8 magnitude in 2013
In September 2013, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck several areas of Balochistan, killing at least 348 people. More than 300,000 people were affected in Awaran and Kech districts. While two days after this incident, another powerful earthquake of 6.8 magnitude hit Awaran district and other areas, in which seven people were killed and many were injured.
There was an earthquake in Afghanistan
Earlier, earthquakes had also occurred in Pakistan’s neighboring country Afghanistan. The intensity of the earthquake was measured at 4.5 on the Richter scale. National Seismology Center has given information about this earthquake. Let us tell you that the epicenter of the earthquake was in Afghanistan, but the tremors were felt in many areas of Tajikistan including India and Pakistan.
Why do earthquakes occur?
Actually, the Earth has four major layers, which are called inner core, outer core, mantle and crust. According to the information, the plates present under the earth keep rotating, when they collide with each other, vibrations start under the earth’s surface. When these plates shift from their place, earthquake tremors are felt. This place is most affected by earthquakes. However, if the intensity of the earthquake is high then its tremors are felt over long distances.
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