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A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck Pasni, Pakistan on 8 February 2017 Google Maps

An earthquake measuring magnitude 6.3 struck south-western Pakistan on Wednesday (8 February).

The quake struck the coastal city of Pasni in Balochistan province at 3.03am local time (10.03pm GMT), the United States Geological Survey has said.

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The extent of the damage is not yet known, but with a depth of 10km it is expected to have a significant impact and may potentially cause tsunamis.

Pasni has a population of 400,000 and is roughly 450km west of Karachi.

The area is considered among the most likely in Pakistan to experience earthquakes as it overlies a number of tectonic plates.

Pakistan's last powerful earthquake was experienced in April 2016 when a 6.8 magnitude quake struck.

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