A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck the Khuzdar district of Balochistan on Saturday, according to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC).
The NSMC said the tremor occurred at a depth of eight kilometres, with the epicentre located around 70 kilometres west of Khuzdar. Authorities immediately monitored the situation. However, they confirmed that no damage or casualties were reported from the affected areas.
Khuzdar and nearby districts have experienced intermittent seismic activity in recent weeks. On December 3, mild tremors were felt in Khuzdar and Sibi. Khuzdar recorded a 3.3-magnitude quake at a depth of 15 kilometres, while Sibi experienced a 4.0-magnitude tremor at a depth of 10 kilometres. Both events caused no damage.
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Earlier, on November 26, Sibi also felt a 3.1-magnitude earthquake, followed by another notable tremor on November 8. That quake measured 5.0 in magnitude and affected Ziarat and surrounding areas, with the epicentre located northeast of Quetta.
Ziarat remains historically vulnerable to earthquakes. In 2008, a powerful quake there claimed more than 200 lives, injured hundreds, and displaced over 15,000 people. Entire villages were destroyed, with women and children among the worst affected.
Pakistan lies along active seismic zones, where the Indian tectonic plate continues to push against the Eurasian plate. As a result, Balochistan, despite its sparse population, faces persistent seismic risks. These conditions often complicate rescue and relief operations when stronger earthquakes strike.
