ISLAMABAD (PEN) : An earthquake measuring 2.6 on the Richter scale jolted Harnai and its adjoining areas in Balochistan province on Friday.
According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the epicenter of the earthquake was 36km away from the Harnai area at a depth of 24 kilometers.
In the aftermath of the earthquake, people came out of their homes in panic and started reciting verses from the Holy Quran. Meanwhile, no loss of life or property was reported from any part of the capital due to the earthquake.
Social media platforms were quick to reflect the impact, with ‘#earthquake’ swiftly rising to become the top trend on popular social media site X in Pakistan.
Users shared their experiences, photos, and videos, creating a virtual community where people could connect and share information.