Landhi fault line still active; two more tremors recorded
Karachi was shaken again on Friday morning by two earthquakes, bringing the total number of tremors in six days to 32.
According to Express News, the first quake's epicentre was in DHA (Malir), while the second originated in the Malir district.
Earlier last night, residents in Cattle Colony and surrounding areas also felt tremors, causing widespread panic. Many residents rushed out of their homes, reciting the Kalma.
Since Sunday, Karachi has witnessed multiple low-intensity earthquakes across various localities, escalating concerns among the populace.
The National Tsunami Centre director at the Meteorological Department, Ameer Haider Laghari, has warned that the Landhi fault line is expected to remain active for the coming days.
He explained that movements in underground tectonic layers are generating energy gradually being released, resulting in these recurring earthquakes.
Earlier, according to the National Tsunami Center (Pakistan Meteorological Department), these tremors are not a warning sign of a major natural disaster, but rather a natural geological process.
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Landhi fault line still active; two more tremors recorded
Karachi was shaken again on Friday morning by two earthquakes, bringing the total number of tremors in six days to 32. According to Express News, the first quake's epicentre was in DHA (Malir), while the second originated in the Malir district. Earlier last night, residents in Cattle Colony and surrounding areas also felt tremors, causing widespread panic. Many residents rushed out of their homes, reciting the Kalma. Since Sunday, Karachi has witnessed multiple low-intensity earthquakes across various localities, escalating concerns among the populace. The National Tsunami Centre director at the Meteorological Department, Ameer Haider Laghari, has warned that the Landhi fault line is expected to remain active for the coming days. He explained that movements in underground tectonic layers are generating energy gradually being released, resulting in these recurring earthquakes. Earlier, according to the National Tsunami Center (Pakistan Meteorological Department), these tremors are not a warning sign of a major natural disaster, but rather a natural geological process.
Express Tribune
a day ago
- Express Tribune
Karachi shaken by two more earthquakes as six-day tremor tally hits 32
Listen to article Karachi was shaken again on Friday morning by two earthquakes, bringing the total number of tremors in six days to 32. According to Express News, the first quake's epicentre was in DHA, while the second originated in the Malir district. Earlier last night, residents in Bhains Colony and surrounding areas also felt tremors, causing widespread panic. Many residents rushed out of their homes, reciting the Kalma. Since Sunday, Karachi has witnessed multiple low-intensity earthquakes across various localities, escalating concerns among the populace. The National Tsunami Centre director at the Meteorological Department, Ameer Haider Laghari, has warned that the Landhi fault line is expected to remain active for the coming days. He explained that movements in underground tectonic layers are generating energy gradually being released, resulting in these recurring earthquakes. Earlier, according to the National Tsunami Center (Pakistan Meteorological Department), these tremors are not a warning sign of a major natural disaster, but rather a natural geological process. This activity may help balance the local fault line for years to come. Ameer Haider Laghari, head of the National Tsunami Center, explained that the Quaidabad fault line remains active, and the situation could continue for up to a week. The year's first earthquake in Karachi was recorded on March 31, registering 4.7 magnitude with a depth of 19 kilometers. In contrast, this latest sequence has shown a consistent pattern, specifically in Malir and Quaidabad, where nine low- to moderate-intensity earthquakes occurred within two days. Several parts of the city felt the tremors. In an interview with Express News, Ameer Haider Laghari noted that the quakes stem from natural tectonic shifts, where built-up energy in the earth is gradually released, causing seismic activity. He emphasized that this is a global geological process, occurring in some regions more frequently than others. He recalled similar tremors in northern Pakistan, where activation of a fault line triggered panic in Islamabad and nearby areas for several days. READ MORE: 4.6-magnitude quake jolts northwestern Pakistan Laghari assured that the Karachi earthquakes are low-intensity, and each subsequent tremor has been less intense than the previous one. He also clarified that these are not aftershocks, as such minor quakes don't usually produce aftershocks—they are independent seismic events. He warned that Malir, Quaidabad, and surrounding areas may continue to feel tremors for two more days to a week. Pakistan lies in a shallow earthquake zone, meaning most quakes occur at low depths. He also highlighted other active fault lines in the region, including the Landhi fault line, Thana Bula Khan, and the Western Kirthar Range Plate Foundry Fault Line. As a precaution, he advised that residents of structurally weak buildings should evacuate quickly during tremors. People should avoid standing near walls and instead, seek open spaces for temporary shelter. Providing a broader context, Dr. Adnan Khan, Associate Professor and Geologist at the University of Karachi, told Express Tribune that these were minor tremors and not a cause for alarm. He explained that Karachi is situated on a passive tectonic margin, far from any major fault line, making large, destructive earthquakes highly unlikely in the region. 'These tremors are classified as mild, resulting from minor tectonic movements and stress accumulation deep within the Earth's crust,' Dr. Khan stated. READ MORE: 3.6 magnitude quake jolts Quetta He also linked these movements indirectly to Himalayan tectonic activity, where the northward shift of the mountain range, by 4 to 5 cm annually, can generate distant tectonic pressures, occasionally manifesting as low-intensity quakes even in far-off areas like Karachi. Dr. Khan further pointed to human factors that may play a subtle role in altering subterranean stability, including industrial waste incineration and excessive groundwater extraction, both of which can influence local seismic behavior over time. While the scientific consensus remains that these tremors are harmless, both Laghari and stressed the importance of basic safety awareness. Dr. Khan also advised citizens to remain calm during any such tremor and to immediately move to open areas, staying away from walls, foundations, or tall structures.
Express Tribune
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- Express Tribune
27 tremors felt in the city in four days
In the past four days 27 earthquakes were recorded in the city, with the highest number of tremors recorded in Malir and DHA. Mild to moderate intensity earthquakes may continue for few more days. Landhi fault line is stated to be the main reason of earthquakes in the city. The tremors, first felt on Sunday, continued on Wednesday. According to the latest data released by the National Tsunami Centre, 27 earthquakes have been recorded in five different places in the city so far, with the intensity being moderate on the Richter scale. The highest number of earthquakes was recorded in Malir (11), DHA (10), Quaidabad (3), and Korangi and Gadap (1 each). According to Amir Haider Leghari, Director of the National Tsunami Centre, the earthquakes, resulting from the release of energy accumulated in the underground fault line, may continue for some more time. The slow release of energy protects against the risks of major earthquakes.
