A 6.0 magnitude earthquake rocked parts of Pakistan on Thursday with no significant loss was reported so far in any area.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said the earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.0, originated at 2:20 pm in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, reaching a depth of 213 km. The coordinates provided were a longitude of 70.63 East and a latitude of 36.16 North.
However, the United States Geological Survey (USGS), utilizing the Moment Magnitude scale, presented conflicting information, stating that the quake measured 6.4 in magnitude, with its epicenter located 44 km south-southeast of Jurm, Afghanistan.
According to the experts, there is a likelihood of aftershocks, a common occurrence after significant seismic events.
This seismic event follows a quake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale that rattled Quetta and its surroundings just last week.
The earthquake, traced back to the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, occurred around 11:10 am, compelling residents to evacuate their homes and seek refuge in open spaces.
As authorities assess the impact of the recent earthquake and monitor for potential aftershocks, discrepancies in reported magnitudes add an element of uncertainty to the situation.
