An earthquake of 4.3 magnitude hits Lasbela, adjoining areas

QUETTA, FEB 02 (Online): Earth quake tremors were felt in district Lasbela of Balochistan and its suburbs on Thursday morning

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, earth quake measuring 4.3 on Richter scale jolted Lasbela and surrounding areas in Balochistan.

The depth of the earthquake was measured at 41km with the epicentre being 56km northeast of Bela.

It occurred around 8:44am and had a longitude of 66.67 East and latitude of 26.67 north.

Its epicenter was 56 kilometer north east of Bela.

People came out from their homes reciting Kalima Tayyaba.

However no loss of life and property has been reported so far

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