15 Earthquakes
KARACHI: Karachi has been rocked by a series of minor earthquakes over the past few days, with the Seismic Monitoring Centre of the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) confirming that at least 15 tremors have occurred since Sunday.
The repeated seismic activity has left residents in several neighborhoods alarmed, although no major damage or injuries have been reported.
According to PMD officials, the most recent tremors were recorded late Monday night and early Tuesday morning. The first quake struck precisely at midnight, measuring 2.6 on the Richter scale, followed by a second at 12:23am with a magnitude of 2.8. Both quakes originated northeast of Malir and had a depth of 40 kilometers, indicating they were relatively deep but still felt by residents in nearby areas.
A third tremor was recorded on Tuesday morning at 6:42am. This one was slightly stronger, registering a magnitude of 3.2, and was notably shallower, with a depth of just 11 kilometers. The epicentre of this quake was located approximately 29 kilometers southwest of Korangi.
Since Sunday, areas such as Landhi, Quaidabad, Malir, and nearby localities have experienced recurrent jolts, sparking concern among locals who have taken to social media and news outlets to express their unease. Many reported feeling vibrations in their homes, particularly at night, although authorities have reassured the public that these are low-intensity tremors.
Chief Meteorologist Aamir Haider provided insight into the cause of the recent seismic activity. He attributed the quakes to the Landhi Fault Region, which is known to produce small-scale seismic events.
Haider stated that while this fault line is seismically active, it is not considered a high-risk zone for major earthquakes. However, he cautioned that such minor tremors could persist in the coming days.
Haider also pointed to another nearby fault line near Thana Bula Khan as contributing to the broader pattern of regional seismic activity. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and while there is currently no cause for panic, residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and follow safety protocols in the event of further tremors.
