A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck southwestern Pakistan, the US Geological Survey reported today.
It said the quake, initially reported as a magnitude 7.3, was very shallow at a depth of 6.3 miles (10 km). It struck 34 miles (55 km) west of Dalbandin at 1.23am local time on Wednesday (2023 GMT on Tuesday).
The Pacific Tsunami Center said the onshore quake had not triggered a tsunami in the Indian Ocean.
A major quake of this magnitude is capable of causing widespread and heavy damage.
Reuters
