A 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Barkhan district in Balochistan just hours after tremors were felt in Karachi.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) identified the earthquake’s epicentre as being 59 kilometres northwest of Barkhan, at a depth of 12 kilometres. No damage or casualties have been reported so far, alleviating initial concerns.
According to the Meteorological Department, on Eid, Karachi experienced a stronger earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale around 4 PM. The epicentre was located 75 kilometres north of the city.
4.61 earthquake close to Balochistan, Pakistan at 11:10 UTC! #earthquake #Balochistan https://t.co/6sAU5iGKPH
— My Earthquake Alerts (@myearthquakeapp) March 31, 2025The United States Geological Survey (USGS) recorded the quake at a magnitude of 4.6, with its centre 65 kilometres east-southeast of Uthal, Balochistan, and at a depth of 10 kilometres. Although no injuries or damage were reported, residents panicked as buildings swayed.
Pakistan experiences seismic activity due to its location at the boundaries of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. The northward movement of the Indian plate into the Eurasian plate keeps South Asia susceptible to earthquakes.
The recent quake in Barkhan reminds us of the region’s geological instability; fortunately, this event and previous ones did not result in loss of life or significant damage to property.
