Earthquake measuring 5.3 hits Balochistan province –

In Pakistan, at least five people were injured when a 5.3 magnitude earthquake shook Balochistan province today. The earthquake, with an epicentre near Barkan town, struck around 3.30 am local time. The tremors were felt in many areas near Barkan including Rara Shaim, Kingri and Wastu. According to initial reports, around a dozen houses were damaged during the tremors while cracks appeared in many residences in the affected areas. Pakistan has five seismic zones as it is located on three major tectonic plates – the Arabian, Euro-Asian and Indian.