3 injured after two earthquakes hit Balochistan
Multiple earthquakes struck Pakistan on Saturday, with tremors felt in major cities including Islamabad and Lahore following initial quakes in Balochistan. While three injuries were reported in Balochistan, authorities have not reported significant damage in other affected regions.
Why it matters
The seismic activity underscores the vulnerability of the region to natural disasters and the importance of emergency response readiness in high-risk areas.
This screengrab from USGS shows the epicentre locations for recent earthquakes in Balochistan, with those marked orange recorded on June 27, 2026. — via USGS Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source Multiple cities in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as well as the federal capital, reported feeling an earthquake on Saturday evening, hours after two quakes jolted Balochistan.
The report is a straightforward factual account of seismic events and government response, devoid of editorializing.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in