Pakistan: A magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurs in Balochistan Province at around 02:33 July 15

A magnitude-5.0 earthquake occurred in Balochistan Province at around 02:33 July 15. The epicenter was approximately 61 km (38 miles) north of Kohlu. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and weak-to-moderate shaking was probably felt in parts of central Pakistan. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake; significant damage is unlikely. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Aftershocks are likely over the coming days.

Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.