# 7806
A strong (preliminary 7.8 magnitude), relatively shallow (15 km) earthquake struck the Awaran district of Pakistan this morning, quickly followed by a 5.9 aftershock. Awaran is considered one of the poorest regions of Pakistan, reportedly with many poorly constructed buildings.
The USGS Pager Alert System (RED) estimates indicate that could range from 1,000-10,000 and property damage could be extensive.
Selected cities affected include:
Local reports indicate the shaking lasted as long as 2 minutes. Damage reports are sparse at this time.
