Low-intensity earthquake hits Quetta: 13 suffer minor injuries

13 Nov, 2010

Officials say a 4.2-magnitude earthquake has jolted several districts in Quetta, leaving at least 13 people injured. Meteorological official Farooq Ahmad says the quake was centered in Karakh, 300 kilometers south of Quetta.
Dr Mohammad Jafar says 13 people were admitted to Quetta's main hospital with minor injuries. He says the 13 were hurt after falling on the ground or hitting walls while running to safety during the quake.

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