New Delhi: A 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan on Saturday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), with no immediate reports of deaths or damage to property.
The latest tremor comes just hours after another earthquake rattled parts of the country on Friday evening.
In a statement, the NCS said the quake measured 5.3 in magnitude and occurred at a depth of 75 kilometres. The tremors were felt across several regions, though there were no immediate reports of casualties or structural damage. Authorities continue to monitor the situation as further details are awaited.
Earlier, preliminary assessments had placed the magnitude of quake at 5.4, later updated it to 5.5.
The latest sequence of tremors highlights Pakistan’s vulnerability to seismic activity. The country lies along the boundary where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates meet, making it one of the most earthquake-prone regions in the world.
The Saturday quake marks another in a series of recent seismic events affecting the region, coming shortly after Friday’s 5.3 magnitude tremor.
Meanwhile, in a major natural disaster reported in recent days, a fresh 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck off Venezuela’s northern coast on Friday, just two days after powerful twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 devastated parts of the country.
The earlier quakes caused widespread destruction, including building collapses in Caracas and surrounding areas. Venezuelan authorities have confirmed that the death toll has risen to 920, while 3,360 people have been injured.
As of Friday afternoon, 871 international rescue workers were assisting relief operations in the country.
Meanwhile, as of mid-day Friday, over 50,000 people remain missing, according to a website established to receive reports of people still unaccounted for.
Emergency teams in Venezuela remain engaged in large-scale relief efforts as aftershocks continue to affect already devastated areas, further complicating rescue and rehabilitation work.
Authorities are closely monitoring seismic activity, with disaster response agencies on alert for any further developments.
(IANS)
