KARACHI (Kashmir English): A moderate 4.7 magnitude earthquake was felt in parts of Karachi and its surrounding areas on Monday afternoon, according to a statement from the Met Office with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
According to the Earthquake Monitoring Center, the earthquake recorded a magnitude of 4.7 on the Richter scale, with a depth of 19 kilometers.
Epicenter 75kms north of Karachi
The epicenter of the earthquake has been reported to be 75 kilometers north of Karachi.
The earthquake struck the city at 4:11 PM, with many residents taking to social media to share their experiences.
However, there have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the city.
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) website, the earthquake had a magnitude of 4.6, as opposed to a magnitude of 4.7 reported by the PMD.
The USGS said the quake’s centre was located 65km east-southeast to Uthal in Balochistan and had a 10km depth. The earthquake struck at 4:10pm, according to the USGS as well.
Monday’s was the third earthquake felt in the metropolis over a period of a few weeks.
