After Karachi, earthquake rocks Balochistan

Hours after tremors were felt in Karachi, an earthquake jolted Balochistan's Barkhan district early Tuesday morning.

According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale occurred at a depth of 12 kilometres. The epicentre was located 59 kilometres northwest of Barkhan. 

However, no immediate reports of damage were received.

On first day of Eid, tremors were also felt in various areas of Karachi around 4 pm. The Meteorological Department noted that the earthquake in the port city had a magnitude of 4.7, with the epicentre situated 75 kilometres north of the provincial capital.

No damage or injuries were reported.

It merits a mention that the tremors come within days of the deadly Myanmar earthquake that has so far claimed 2,000 lives.  Rescuers are desperately searching for survivors more than three days after the powerful 7.7 quake, toppling buildings as far away as the Thai capital Bangkok and sending tremors through nearby Chinese provinces.

The first 72-hours after a quake are widely regarded as the “golden” window to reach victims buried alive under rubble - after that period the chances of survival without a water source diminishes rapidly.

The epicenter was recorded in Myanmar’s central Sagaing region, near the former royal capital Mandalay, home to around 1.5 million people, as well as multiple historic temple complexes and palaces.

Meanwhile, foreign aid and international rescue teams have started arriving in Myanmar after the military junta issued a rare plea for help.