Earthquake jolts parts of Balochistan

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QUETTA: A 3.8 magnitude earthquake jolted Lasbela and other parts of Balochistan on Wednesday, according to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

The PMD’s National Seismic Monitoring Centre said the earthquake took place 103 kilometres northwest of the Bela area at a depth of 33km.

Tremors were felt in the Lasebela district and its surrounding areas.

Published in Dawn, August 4th, 2022

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