There were no immediate reports of casualties or damages
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 tremorĀ“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.