Quetta, Oct 7: At least 20 people died and over 300 got injured after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Balochistan Province early today morning.
The epicentre was located near Harnai at a depth of 15 km.
The earthquake affected Quetta, Sibi, Harnai, Pishin, Qila Saifullah, Chaman, Ziarat and Zhob in Balochistan.
Aftershocks are still being felt in different areas. Relief and rescue activities are underway, with emergency declared in all hospitals. Several buildings in Harnai have been damaged and many people are reportedly buried under the rubble. The power supply to the area has been suspended.
