Karachi shaken by third low-intensity earthquake in 24 hours, residents concerned
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Quaidabad, Karachi on Monday, the third within 24 hours in the port city.
As per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the originated at 11:04am with depth of 10km.
The quake had a latitude of 24.85 North and Longitude of 67.23 East.
The tremor in Karachi follows a series of two earthquakes recorded within 24 hours.
At 10:29am, a similar quake of 3.2 magnitude originated at Quaidabad.
5.9 magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad, Punjab, KP
This tremor too originated at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres beneath the surface.
Moreover, the third tremor occurred near the city's Gaddap Town and was recorded at 1:06am earlier today.
It measured 3.2 on the Richter scale and had a depth of 12km.
No casualties or property damage were reported so far. from the three earthquakes.
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