MUSAKHEL, Balochistan — A 5.3 magnitude quake hit close to Barkhan on Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor struck at 03:06 UTC (08:06 local time), with its epicenter approximately 69 km north-northeast of Barkhan and a depth of 10 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.4 event, but later downgraded it to 5.3.

Did you feel it?

Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are extremely vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though some resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are adobe block and informal (metal, timber, GI etc.) construction.

Tremors past week

Over the last week, there have been three tremors of magnitude 2.5 or above centered nearby. The strongest, a 5.2 magnitude quake, hit in the same region on Jun. 26.

The three largest earthquakes nearby in the last week:

• 5.2, north-northeast of Barkhan on June 26
• 4.7, northeast of Barkhan on June 26
• 4.4, north of Kohlu on June 27

Area struck by 7.1 quake in 1997
The area has weathered major earthquakes before. A magnitude 7.1 quake struck 18 miles east-southeast of Harnai in Harnai on Feb. 27, 1997, at a depth of 20.5 miles.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey