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Pakistan: Second quake jolts southwestern region

A second earthquake has jolted southwestern Pakistan; just hours after a temblor killed at least 150 people in the region.

 

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage from Wednesday's second quake, which was felt in the city of Quetta and nearby regions of both Pakistan and Afghanistan. The US Geological Survey says the second earthquake had a magnitude of 6.2. The first one was measured at 6.5. Officials said it destroyed 2,000 homes. (AP)

 


פרסום ראשון: 10.29.08, 15:06