TURBAT: A strong 6.6-magnitude earthquake hit the Balochistan`s districts of Pasni, Turbat, Gwadar and adjoining areas on early Wednesday morning, informed US Geological Survey.
The tremor´s epicentre was 90 kilometres south of Turbat, near Pasni district. The earthquake struck at a depth of 12km.
According to media reports, there are no immediate reports of casualties or damages.The local administrationhas issued a high alert for districts at Makran belt.
With an estimated population of 400,000 people, Pasni is located on theMakrancoast onthe Arabian Seaabout 450km fromKarachi.