India, May 27 -- An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 on the Richter Scale hit Pakistan at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, in the Faisalabad division, according to the National Centre of Seismology.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 111 kilometers, with its epicenter located at coordinates 31.31 N, Long: 72.52 E, near the Jhang Tehsil in Pakistan's Punjab.

Several earthquakes have hit the country over the last month as well, in quick succession. This is the third earthquake experienced by the country in the month of May. No damage or injuries had been reported during the events.

On May 12, an earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale jolted Baluchistan's capital city, Quetta. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC), the earthq...