Mild tremors were felt once again in Karachi on Saturday morning, marking the 39th instance of seismic activity in the region since the beginning of June. The latest quake, which occurred at 9:54am, measured 3.2 on the Richter scale, according to the Seismological Centre.
The epicentre was located north of Malir at a depth of 35 kilometres. Tremors were primarily reported from areas including Quaidabad, Shah Faisal Colony, Gulzar Hijri, and University Road. Residents described a brief period of shaking, lasting only a few seconds.
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“People came out of their homes and offices for a short time after feeling the jolts,” said one resident of Shah Faisal Colony. There have been no reports of damage or injuries.
Officials from the Seismological Centre confirmed the tremor was minor and not considered dangerous. A spokesperson noted that this event is consistent with a recent pattern of low-magnitude quakes being monitored around the Karachi region.
While authorities urge calm, they have advised residents to remain alert and follow safety protocols in the event of further seismic activity.
