A mild earthquake measuring 2.9 on the Richter scale was recorded in Karachi on Friday evening, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
The earthquake occurred at 6:00:01 PM Pakistan Standard Time (PST) on July 31, 2026. The tremor had a depth of 10 kilometres, while its epicentre was located in Karachi.
Tremors were felt in Bin Qasim, Shah Latif, Gadap and Landhi Towns.
According to the PMD, the earthquake’s coordinates were 24.80°N latitude and 67.01°E longitude.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or property damage following the mild earthquake. Authorities continue to monitor the situation, while residents in some areas reported feeling light tremors.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department regularly monitors seismic activity across the country and issues updates whenever earthquakes are detected.
