A mild earthquake of 2.6 magnitude struck near Malir at 1:45 a.m. today. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the quake originated 8 kilometers southeast of Malir at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. Officials confirmed that this was part of a series of 36 minor tremors recently recorded in Karachi.
On the same day, a 2.8-magnitude earthquake was felt near Quetta. The National Seismic Monitoring Centre reported its epicenter 75 kilometers northeast of the city, at a depth of 23 kilometers. Though minor, it added to the pattern of ongoing seismic activity.
A day earlier, a 4.7-magnitude quake jolted Peshawar and nearby areas. The tremors were traced to the Hindu Kush mountain range in Afghanistan, with a depth of 211 kilometers, an area known for deep-seated seismic events.
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Roughly a month ago, a 5.3-magnitude earthquake affected Islamabad and several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Mardan, Swat, and Nowshera. This tremor also originated from the Hindu Kush region, at a depth of 230 kilometers.
Earlier in April, a 5.5-magnitude quake shook areas across northern Punjab, KP, and the twin cities. Cities like Attock, Chakwal, and Peshawar reported tremors. Just days later, another 5.3-magnitude quake hit KP, AJK, Punjab, and parts of Afghanistan. These frequent quakes are due to Pakistan’s position on the active boundary between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, making it highly prone to seismic disturbances.
