On February 15, 2026, a 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Kharan district and surrounding areas in Balochistan, Pakistan, causing panic among residents. According to Hum News, the earthquake's epicenter was located 43 kilometers southwest of Kharan at a depth of 12 kilometers. Despite the fear it instilled, no casualties or significant damage were reported. This event follows a series of recent seismic activities in the region, including a 3.4 magnitude quake in Khuzdar on February 14, as reported by Hum News, and a 5.6 magnitude quake affecting southern Balochistan and parts of Sindh on February 13, as detailed by Pakistan News Index.