Tremors of an earthquake have once again been felt in various areas of Karachi, causing panic and fear in the affected regions, as reported by national media on Saturday.
According to details, the areas affected by the tremors include Quaidabad, Malir, Landhi, and Shah Faisal Colony. The tremors sparked a wave of concern among local residents.
As a result of the earthquake, residents rushed out of their homes. According to the Seismological Center, the earthquake had a magnitude of 3.2 on the Richter scale and occurred at a depth of 35 kilometers underground.
The Seismological Center made clear that tremors were also felt in the northern areas of Karachi’s Malir district. Since June 1, tremors have been felt 39 times in various areas of Karachi.
Also read: Land subsidence, earthquake warning issued in Landhi and Malir
Earlier, the risk of land subsidence increased in the Landhi and Malir areas of Karachi, which may also increase the risk of earthquakes in the future.
Geologists warned four days ago that the excessive drainage of groundwater and the unplanned construction of high-rise buildings are weakening the ground.
A recent report by Singaporean geologists revealed that the Malir and Landhi areas have sunk by 15.7 centimeters between 2014 and 2020. According to the report, this rate of land subsidence is considered one of the fastest sinking cities in the world, second only to the Chinese city of Tianjin.
