A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck parts of Balochistan province in Pakistan on Friday afternoon, as reported by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The quake’s epicenter was located 60 kilometers northeast of Kohlu, with tremors felt in Zhob, Barkhan, and Rakhni areas. The USGS reported a slightly higher magnitude of 5.2, pinpointing the epicenter north-northeast of Barkhan. This event follows a 5.4-magnitude earthquake earlier in the week that affected Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Islamabad, originating in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. Pakistan is highly susceptible to earthquakes due to its location on the intersection of major tectonic plates. Recent seismic activity includes a 4.8 magnitude quake last month in Jhelum, which resulted in at least one fatality and multiple injuries. Authorities continue to monitor the region for potential aftershocks.