Karachi experiences two more mild earthquakes, brings tally to 49

• Landhi Fault Line behind activity.
• Earthquake epicentres located in Korangi, Malir.
• No damage, injuries were reported.

Karachi experienced two more low-intensity earthquakes on Friday evening, raising the total number of tremors recorded this month to 49, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

The National Seismic Monitoring Centre said the epicenter of first earthquake was located 13 kilometres southeast of Korangi, at a depth of 4km, while the second was centered in the Malir district.

The first earthquake struck the port city at 5:28pm, the seismic monitoring centre added.

According to the PMD, the second quake occurred at 7:31pm with a magnitude of 2.6 on Richter scale. The earthquake recorded a depth of 15 kilometers, with its epicenter located 3 kilometers west of Malir.

However, no damage or injuries were reported, but the residents panicked after the tremors.

The latest seismic activity brings the total number of low-intensity tremors in Karachi to 49 since June 1, PMD’s data showed.

Earlier, speaking to Geo News, Chief Meteorologist Ameer Hyder Leghari explained that Landhi Fault Line has become active after several decades and is currently going through a normalisation phase.

Haider advised that buildings on fault lines should withstand tremors up to magnitude 6. He also noted that the cracks reported in some houses are likely due to structural issues.

Another nearby fault near Thana Bula Khan is also contributing to seismic activity, Leghari said.