Another 7.2 powerful quake hits Balochistan
- September 28, 2013, 6:21 pm
- National News
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Awaran, September 28 (Online): Another powerful quake measuring 7.2 magnitude on the Richter scale were felt in Balochistan’s earthquake-hit Awaran district on Saturday noon where Tuesday’s powerful tremor left nearly 400 people dead and thousands homeless.
However US Geological Survey says the magnitude was recorded 6.8.
Pakistan Met office said the epicenter of the quake was some 104 kilometer in north from Awaran district of Balochistan and was 10 kilometers deep.
Saturday quake was started at 12:34 pm and lasted for 15 to 20 seconds, it was so powerful that was felt in Quetta, Khuzdar, Gawadar, Pasheen, Panjgor and Sibi areas of Balochistan.
Session of Balochistan Assembly was adjourned for 5 minutes as assembly building in Quetta jolted for several seconds.
Tremors also felt In Sindh province including its capital Karachi, Sukkar, Larkana, Hyderabad, Shikarpur and other cities and towns of the province.
Following the tremors, citizens rushed to open spaces fearing for their safety. No loss of life has been reported.
People quickly evacuated buildings and houses, reciting prayers, as intense tremors of magnitude 5.8, lasted for seven to eight seconds and spread great panic among them.
A day before magnitude 5.0 after shock felt in affected areas of Balochistan.
The Met department has said up to 16 aftershocks have so far been recorded in Balochistan areas.
On the other hand, rescue and relief operations are underway in Balochistan as tents‚ food items and medicine are being distributed among quake-hit people of Awaran and other areas of Balochistan.
