QUETTA: A moderate earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale struck Quetta, Ziarat, Harnai, and surrounding areas late Saturday night, forcing people to come out of their homes and take refuge at open places.

However, no casualty or damage to property was reported from the areas hit by the earthquake.

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Balochistan said the tremor was recorded at 11:27pm.

The epicentre of the quake was located 37 kilometres northeast of Quetta, with a depth of 15 kilometres.

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority said no report of loss of life, injuries or damage to property was received.

Published in Dawn, July 20th, 2026