Karachi was once again rocked by mild earthquake tremors late at night, marking the 32nd seismic event in recent days, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel on Thursday.
According to the Seismic Monitoring Centre, the earthquake struck at precisely 1:45 am. It registered a magnitude of 2.6 on the Richter scale and had a shallow depth of 10 kilometres, making it easily felt across nearby areas.
The epicentre of the quake was located 8 kilometres southeast of Malir, a district that has repeatedly experienced tremors in just two weeks. This follows a pattern of continued seismic activity in the region, particularly in Malir and Korangi districts, raising concern among local residents.
It is noteworthy that Karachi has been experiencing an unusual series of tremors since June 1, with 31 minor earthquakes recorded so far in various parts of the city.
Karachi experienced mild tremors on June 6, 2025 (Friday morning), marking the 31st recorded earthquake in just six days.
According to the Seismic Monitoring Centre, two low-magnitude earthquakes struck the city early in the day, intensifying concerns over ongoing seismic activity.
The first tremor occurred at 4:46 am, with a magnitude of 2.7 on the Richter scale. Its epicentre was located 20 kilometres south of DHA at a depth of just 2 kilometres, making it a shallow and easily felt tremor in the surrounding areas.
The second jolt was recorded at 7:58 am, with a magnitude of 1.8 and a depth of 8 kilometres. This earthquake had its epicentre 7 kilometres northwest of Malir, another densely populated area of Karachi.
On June 5 (Thursday) evening, mild tremors were also reported in Malir, measuring 2.0 magnitude with a depth of 40 kilometres and the epicentre located 11 kilometres northeast of Malir.
Earlier, on June 4 (Wednesday), similar tremors were felt in southern Malir with a magnitude of 2.1 and a depth of 5 kilometres, causing panic among residents who rushed out of their homes. Thankfully, no casualties or property damage have been reported in any of these incidents.
Authorities have issued an alert, warning that further seismic activity is likely over the next days, urging citizens to remain cautious and informed through official channels.
Quake strikes Quetta
A mild earthquake struck Quetta and its adjoining areas on Thursday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
According to National Seismic Centre, the earthquake was measured 2.8 on Richter Scale and its epicenter was 75 kms north-east of the provincial capital.
Reporters: Rimsha Ismail Essa Tarin