KHUZDAR: A mild earthquake jolted Khuzdar town and several other parts of Kalat and Mastung districts on Friday night.

The tremor struck the Khuz­dar, Kalat and Mastung areas at 8.47pm, forcing people to leave their houses and rush to open places.

According to the meteorological department, the intensity of the earthquake was recorded 3.5 and its epicentre was located near Khuzdar.

Officials of the administrations of the three districts said that no casualty or property loss was reported from any area.

Published in Dawn, March 4th, 2017

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