In Pakistan, a minor girl was killed and at least 15 others injured as a 6(point)1-magnitude earthquake jolted various parts of the country today.<br/><br/>A girl died in Lasbela, when the roof of her house collapsed during the shocks. According to Lasbela Deputy Commissioner, Shabir Ahmed Mengal, rescue teams were dispatched to affected areas. <br/><br/>He said the injured have been rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment and an emergency has been declared in all hospitals. <br/><br/>Tremors were reported in Quetta, Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Charsadda, Murree, Sargodha, Shangla, Haripur and Gujranwala.<br/><br/>According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the epicentre of the 6.1-magnitude earthquake is 35 kilometres south of Jarm in Afghanistan. USGS said the depth of the quake was estimated to be 191.2 kilometres.
News On AIR | January 31, 2018 1:57 PM
Quake tremors jolt various parts of Pakistan, 1 girl killed