Update: Seismic activity on March 26 – 5.3 magnitude earthquake close to Barishal, Pakistan reported

Published Apr 18, 2026

LORALAI, Balochistan — A 5.3 magnitude quake occurred close to Barishal on Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor struck at 21:02 UTC (02:02 local time), with its epicenter about 39 km northwest of Barishal and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can submit a report via the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 3 online responses from people saying they felt weak to light shaking. Several residents reported experiencing the quake in and around the Gilgit area according to the USGS DYFI report.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey