Karachi earthquake

Karachi, Pakistan Karachi has experienced a series of low-intensity earthquakes over the past 24 hours, prompting concern among residents. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), at least seven tremors have been recorded since Sunday evening, primarily affecting areas such as Landhi, Malir, Quaidabad, and Gadap Town .(Republic World, Aaj English TV) The most recent quake occurred at 1:11 PM today in the Malir area, measuring 2.2 on the Richter scale at a depth of 29 kilometers. Earlier tremors included a 3.2-magnitude quake in Gadap Town at 1:05 AM and a 3.6-magnitude quake in Quaidabad on Sunday evening .(Aaj English TV, Republic World)

Chief Meteorologist Ameer Haider Laghari has attributed this seismic activity to an active fault line in the Landhi area. He noted that these shallow-depth quakes are releasing built-up tectonic energy, which is a natural process that may continue for another day or two, with decreasing intensity .(Aaj English TV) While no injuries or structural damage have been reported, the tremors have caused panic, leading residents to evacuate buildings temporarily. Experts suggest that such minor seismic activities can help prevent larger earthquakes by gradually releasing accumulated energy within the tectonic plates .(Aaj English TV, Dawn)

Karachi's location near the intersection of the Arabian, Eurasian, and Indian tectonic plates makes it susceptible to seismic activity. The last major earthquake in the region occurred in 1945, and while current tremors are minor, authorities advise residents to remain vigilant and follow safety guidelines.(Republic World) text/javascript"> atOptions = { 'key' : '20e547fb54e10ee4dd776930d13fb501', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 90, 'width' : 728, 'params' : {} }; For a visual report on the recent tremors, you can watch the following news segment:

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