At least 20 killed after 5.7-magnitude earthquake hits southwestern Pakistan

At least 20 people have been killed and nearly 200 injured after a 5.7-magnitude quake struck southwestern Pakistan

The quake struck near the remote, mountainous city of Harnai in Balochistan province at about 3 a.m. local time, according to the US Geological Survey .It measured at an initial depth of 20.8 kilometers , according to the USGS.Some houses have collapsed in Harnai following the quake, according to the Balochistan Levies Force, the paramilitary law enforcement group in the province."Since 3 a.m. the rescue operation has been underway.

"Read MoreHarnai is located in a rural area and not easily accessible, the Edhi Foundation told CNN.A road leading to Harnai has been blocked by a landslide, according to the Balochistan Levies Force. A video posted by the paramilitary group on Twitter showed officers working to clear the road, removing debris by hand in the headlights of two vehicles. The last time a major earthquake hit Balochistan was in September 2013. A 7.

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