5.9-magnitude earthquake hits Pakistan's Khuzdar, reports differ on toll
Reports differ on the earthquake's magnitude and whether it caused any deaths or damage.
What happened
A strong earthquake struck Khuzdar in Pakistan's Balochistan province and surrounding areas on Saturday.13
Dawn reported the quake measured 5.9 magnitude and killed one person when a rock fell from a mountain, also damaging several mud houses.1
The Express Tribune reported a 5.9-magnitude quake with tremors felt in Kalat and Surab, citing district administration as saying there was no loss of life or property.3
The Hindu reported the quake's magnitude as 5.7 and noted a previous 5.6-magnitude earthquake had struck Balochistan in February.2
Tremors were also felt in nearby areas including Kalat and Surab.3
Key points
Where accounts differ
Each account is attributed to who makes it. We do not judge between them.
Magnitude of the earthquake
How it's framed
What each perspective puts first, based on headlines and summaries.
| Perspective | How it reads | What it puts first |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistani outletsSouth Asia | Pakistani outlets provide local detail on the epicentre, timing, and immediate impact, with one reporting a death and damage while another cites official sources denying any casualties or property loss.13 | local casualty reports, official district administration statement, epicentre location |
| Indian outletSouth Asia | The Hindu situates the event in a regional pattern by referencing a previous earthquake in Balochistan in February, with less detail on casualties or damage.2 | regional seismic pattern, magnitude reporting |
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed clarified the discrepancy between the 5.9 and 5.7 magnitude figures reported.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported the extent of damage beyond the mud houses mentioned by Dawn.
- None of the outlets reviewed provided further details on the person reported killed, such as age, location specifics beyond Naal, or circumstances.
Sources (3)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
South Asia
- 1DawnPKPrivate
- 2The HinduINPrivate
- 3The Express TribunePKPrivate
5.9-magnitude earthquake jolts Balochistan's Khuzdar, adjoining areas