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Balochistan hit by third earthquake in a day

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Quetta: Balochistan province was struck by its third earthquake of the day, with several areas affected by a magnitude 3.6 tremor.

The quake occurred shortly after 9:40 on Tuesday, originating 113km northeast of Zhob. This region is located 337 kilometers away from the provincial capital, Quetta.

The earthquake had a depth of 75km, and its tremors were felt in various cities across Pakistan.

Earlier in the day, Balochistan experienced two consecutive earthquakes. The first tremor occurred around 5:35 am, affecting Quetta and its neighboring areas.

Earthquake in Blochistan, Pakistan

Following this, a second earthquake was reported at approximately 6:24 am, registering a magnitude of 4.5 on the Richter Scale with a depth of 136km.

Read more: 5.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Quetta, parts of Balochistan

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