On 15 Dec 2023, Pakistan witnessed a 4.9 magnitude earthquake. The epicenter is within a 25 km range of Quetta, Balochistan.
The earthquake occurred at 08:43 AM local time at a depth of 10km just south of Quetta making it the second Earthquake felt in Pakistan in 2023.
Tremors were felt in Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan and within Pakistan in Landikotal, Naushera in Pakistan.
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Seismic Zones of Pakistan
Most of the territory of Pakistan is prone to only minor to moderate damage earthquakes. However, the earthquake of 15 Dec 2023 occurred in the moderate to severe damage zone.
