A fresh 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck Kohlu district in Balochistan on Saturday, marking the third earthquake in just two days. The repeated tremors have increased fear among residents already affected by earlier seismic activity.
According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC), the latest earthquake had its epicentre 40 kilometres north of Kohlu and was recorded at a depth of 15 kilometres. Officials said the quake was shallower than the previous tremors, making it more noticeable in nearby areas.
So far, there have been no reports of casualties or major structural damage from the latest earthquake. However, the ongoing tremors have kept residents on edge as concerns about aftershocks continue to grow.
The latest quake follows strong seismic activity on Friday, when a 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit the same region. That earlier quake left three people injured, including a child, and caused partial damage to nearly 70 houses in Kingri.
Local officials confirmed that the injuries were caused by wall collapse incidents, and the victims were shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment. Rescue teams were sent to the affected areas to assess damage and provide assistance.
Friday’s tremors were felt in nearby districts, including Zhob, Barkhan, and Rakhni. The Pakistan Meteorological Department later confirmed that three separate earthquakes occurred in a single day.
Pakistan remains highly vulnerable to earthquakes because it lies on the boundary of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. This geological position makes areas like Balochistan more prone to frequent tremors.
Experts continue to stress the importance of disaster preparedness, stronger infrastructure, and emergency planning, especially in remote and mountainous regions where rescue operations can become difficult after natural disasters.
