KARACHI — A light earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale struck parts of Karachi on Wednesday morning, sending waves of panic across the city.
According to the Seismological Center, tremors were recorded at 9:34 a.m. with a depth of 10 kilometers and an epicenter located about seven kilometers northwest of Malir. Though minor in intensity, the sudden tremors prompted residents in several neighborhoods to rush out of their homes and shops in fear.
Locals reported feeling the shocks in areas including Malir, Saudabad, Landhi, Shah Latif, Port Qasim, Bheens Colony, Sherpao, and Quaidabad. Eyewitnesses described moments of alarm as families gathered outside on the streets until the tremors passed.
Experts have cautioned that Pakistan remains highly vulnerable to natural disasters. Ranked as the fifth most climate-affected nation in the world, the country continues to experience extreme weather events from soaring heatwaves and torrential rains to frequent seismic activity.
Just months earlier, Karachi recorded as many as 57 tremors in different parts of the city, with moderate jolts observed in many of the same neighborhoods.
While Wednesday’s quake did not cause damage, it has once again highlighted the growing concerns over the city’s preparedness for natural disasters.
