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       KHUZDAR: A 4.1 magnitude earthquake jolted Kalat and surrounding areas on Monday, causing the people to flee their homes and seek shelter in the open.

       According to the Meteorological Department, the tremor struck at a depth of 10 kilometres and its epicenter was 59km from Kalat town. Officials said there were no reports of casualty or damage to property from any place in Kalat district.

       It was the sixth earthquake over the last one month to have shaken Balochistan. The previous quakes had struck Chaman, Sibi and Kalat districts.

       Published in Dawn, February 18th, 2025