Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Pakistan's Balochistan province

Balochistan hit by 5.6 magnitude earthquake at 10 km depth

Last updated: October 17, 2026 | 12:01

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Earthquake of 5.6 magnitude shakes Khuzdar, Balochistan

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A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck near Khuzdar in Pakistan's Balochistan ‌province ⁠on ‌Saturday, ⁠the German Research ⁠Centre ⁠for Geosciences (GFZ) ⁠said.

The quake was ⁠at a ⁠depth of 10 km (6 miles), GFZ ‌said.

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