Karachi felt two more mild earthquakes on Monday, just minutes apart, sparking fresh concern among residents. The tremors were reported in various parts of the city. People rushed outside in fear, although no damage was reported. These back-to-back quakes have added to the city’s growing seismic anxiety.
The Seismic Monitoring Center confirmed the magnitudes at 2.5 and 2.6, with epicenters near DHA City. Both earthquakes struck 40 kilometers underground. Though considered low in intensity, repeated tremors can point to deeper tectonic activity in the region.
Karachi has now recorded 42 earthquakes since June 1 — an unusual and worrying number for the coastal city. Experts say this pattern is rare and requires close monitoring. People living in Malir, Gulshan-e-Hadeed, and outskirts have felt the tremors more frequently than others.
Ameer Haider, head of Karachi’s Tsunami Warning Cell, noted that Karachi has seen small quakes almost every year since 2011. He also recalled that in 2009, the city experienced around 15 quakes in just three months. Many earlier tremors weren’t recorded due to lack of advanced equipment.
Officials say the frequency of tremors is slowly declining, but residents should stay alert and prepared. The strongest quake in Karachi’s recent history was in September 2003, with a magnitude of 4.6. Authorities are now watching closely and reviewing safety protocols for at-risk zones.