Earthquake of 4.7 Magnitude Shakes Karachi

On Monday afternoon, Karachi and its surrounding regions experienced a 4.7-magnitude earthquake, as reported by the Met Office.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the earthquake occurred at 4:11 pm. The epicenter was located 75 kilometers north of Karachi, at a depth of 19 kilometers.

While residents were shaken by the tremors, initial reports indicate that there were no casualties or structural damage.

Notably, the last seismic event in Karachi occurred on June 3, 2024. That quake registered a magnitude of 3.2 and affected areas including Clifton, according to PMD. The epicenter for that event was 15 kilometers northeast of Karachi, with a depth of 22km.

Prior to that, on May 2, a 2.3-magnitude earthquake impacted Gadap Town, Kathor, and the Malir district. Its epicenter was 38 kilometers northeast of Malir, at a depth of 84km.

Earlier this year, on April 24, the Malir district also experienced a 3.2-magnitude tremor.

Pakistan is situated on the boundary of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, making it prone to natural disasters like earthquakes.

The Indian plate’s northward movement into the Eurasian plate causes significant seismic activity across much of South Asia.

These recent earthquakes highlight the critical need for robust disaster preparedness and mitigation strategies in the region.