Karachi residents experienced low-intensity earthquakes through Sunday night to Monday morning with at least four tremors reported across the city. Ameer Haider Laghari, Head of the National Tsunami Warning Centre Karachi, said the Landhi fault line in Karachi had become active.
He explained that energy had built up along the fault line, which is now being gradually released, resulting in mild tremors across parts of the city.
Laghari said tremors may continue for one to two days, but their intensity is expected to gradually decline.
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He urged residents not to panic, adding that this is part of a natural seismic process.
At least four tremors were felt within 24 hours.
The most recent quake measured 3.2 on the Richter scale with the city’s densely populated Quaidabad area as its epicentre. The area’s residents had also experienced a similar 3.6-magnitude tremor at 5:33pm yesterday.
Both earthquakes during the night originated at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres beneath the surface.
The third tremor was reported in areas including Quaidabad, Malir, and surrounding neighbourhoods. Residents described hearing unusual noises from birds and animals during the night, which added to their anxiety.
Tremors were felt in parts of Karachi on Sunday evening, with a magnitude of 3.6 recorded on the Richter scale. According to the Meteorological Department’s Seismological Centre, the epicentre of the earthquake was near Quaidabad, and the depth was recorded at 10 kilometres.
Aftershocks stir panic across city late at night
Tremors were felt in several parts of Karachi at 1.03 AM, prompting residents in areas such as Malir Khokhrapar, Shah Faisal Colony, Landhi, Korangi, Jafar Tayyar (Malir), Bakra Peeri, Landhi Future Mor, Gul Ahmed, and Hospital Chowrangi to flee their homes in fear, reciting religious prayers and seeking safety outdoors.
Subsequently, further tremors were felt in Shah Latif Town, Bhains Colony, and nearby localities.
According to the Seismological Centre, the second quake had a magnitude of 3.2 and occurred at a depth of 12 kilometres, with its epicentre near Gadap Town, Karachi.
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Later, a third tremor was reported in areas including Quaidabad, Malir, and surrounding neighbourhoods. Residents described hearing unusual noises from birds and animals during the night, which added to their anxiety.
People were seen reciting “Allah-u-Akbar,” “Kalima Tayyaba,” and “Durood Sharif,” while many reportedly sought forgiveness in fear. Some homes reportedly sustained minor damage, including cracks in walls.
These tremors come just two months after a moderate earthquake struck the city. On March 31, a magnitude 4.7 quake was recorded 75 kilometres north of Karachi, with tremors felt at 4:11 PM. That quake, at a depth of 19 kilometres, caused no reported damage but led to widespread public concern and online discussion.
