{"id":10753,"date":"2026-08-12T10:24:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T10:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=10753"},"modified":"2026-08-12T10:24:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T10:24:18","slug":"4-8-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-zhob-and-chaman-in-balochistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=10753","title":{"rendered":"4.8-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Zhob and Chaman in Balochistan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>QUETTA:<\/strong> Earthquake tremors were felt in the <strong>Zhob and Chaman districts of Balochistan<\/strong>, causing panic among residents in the affected areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the seismological centre, the earthquake had a magnitude of <strong>4.8<\/strong> on the Richter scale, while its depth was recorded at <strong>15 kilometres<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The earthquake&#8217;s epicentre was located approximately <strong>122 kilometres northeast of Zhob<\/strong>, according to the earthquake monitoring authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tremors were felt in several areas, prompting residents to leave their homes as a precautionary measure. Many people were seen coming out of their houses while reciting the Kalma Tayyaba amid fear and uncertainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The relatively shallow depth of the earthquake contributed to the tremors being felt by residents in the affected districts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No casualties or property damage have been reported so far as a result of the earthquake, according to the available information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emergency authorities and relevant departments are continuing to monitor the situation. Officials typically assess affected areas following an earthquake to determine whether buildings, roads or other infrastructure have sustained damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residents in earthquake-prone areas have been urged to remain cautious and follow safety instructions in case of aftershocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earthquakes are relatively common in parts of Balochistan because of the region&#8217;s geological location and tectonic activity. While many tremors are minor and cause no significant damage, shallow earthquakes can sometimes be felt strongly by communities near the epicentre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The latest tremor caused temporary fear among residents of Zhob and Chaman, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or significant material losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Authorities are expected to continue monitoring seismic activity in the region and issue further updates if any additional tremors occur or new information regarding the earthquake becomes available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the time being, the situation remains under control, with no reported loss of life or property damage following the <strong>4.8-magnitude earthquake<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QUETTA: Earthquake tremors were felt in the Zhob and Chaman districts of Balochistan, causing panic among residents in the affected areas. 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