Magnitude 5.4 earthquake strikes Pakistan

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Pakistan in the early hours of the morning, according to the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

The EMSC said the earthquake occurred at 3:06 a.m. local time, with its epicentre located about 102 kilometres (63 miles) northwest of the city of Dera Ghazi Khan. The quake originated at a depth of 35 kilometres (22 miles).

There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage, and local authorities had not issued official assessments at the time of reporting.

By Sabina Mammadli