M5.3 earthquake – Balochistan, Pakistan

An earthquake of magnitude M5.3 was registered at 22:24 UTC on June 28, 2025, approximately 56 km (35 miles) north-northeast of Barkhan, Pakistan. The event occurred at a shallow depth of 10.0 km (6.2 miles).

The coordinates place the epicenter in the Balochistan region of Pakistan, near the latitude 30.4°N and longitude 69.8°E. Barkhan is situated in a remote interior area, characterized by limited urban development and sparsely populated surroundings.

Given the inland location in Balochistan, the surrounding area may include regional highways, minor airstrips, and essential road infrastructure supporting local transport between towns.

There is no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake, based on its location and available data.

The significance index is 432 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude, felt reports, and estimated impact.

Balochistan is part of a tectonically active region shaped by the boundary interaction between the Indian and Eurasian plates. The broader area is known for frequent moderate seismicity due to continental collision and crustal deformation processes.

This information was last updated at 22:43 UTC on June 28, 2025.

Source: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000q9f3