KARACHI: The city experienced a total of 19 earthquakes from June 1 to June 3, with tremors ranging in intensity from 2.2 to 3.6 on the Richter scale.
The latest tremor, measuring 2.8 magnitude, was recorded this morning at 9:57 AM.
Since June 1st a total of 19 earthquakes have been recorded in the city. These tremors have varied in intensity with magnitudes ranging from 2.2 to 3.6 on the Richter scale.
The latest earthquake the 19th in this series was felt just this morning at 11:34 AM, registering a magnitude of 2.5. Its epicenter was located 15 kilometers northeast of DHA with a depth of 30 kilometers.
The Seismological Center is still watching the situation closely, and they will keep everyone updated as these unusual earthquakes continue in Karachi.
According to Ameer Haider Laghari, the series of mild earthquakes is expected to continue for another one to two days. He attributed this heightened seismic activity to the activation of the Landhi fault line a significant geological development for the region.
Because of these ongoing tremors, Laghari has given strong advice for people to be careful. He is asking everyone to stay away from old or weak buildings, as these could be very dangerous if another earthquake hits.
The city of Karachi has been experiencing an unusual and historic period of seismic activity with earthquakes being continuously reported for the past three days. This marks the first time in Karachi’s history that tremors have persisted for such a duration raising concerns among residents and prompting advisories from geological experts.
