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Express Tribune
01-06-2025
- Climate
- Express Tribune
Light earthquake jolts Karachi; no damage reported
Listen to article Light tremors were felt in several parts of Karachi on Sunday evening, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said. The quake struck at approximately 5:30 pm and registered a magnitude of 3.6 on the Richter scale. According to the PMD, the epicentre was located near Quaidabad, at a depth of 10 kilometres. Residents in Malir, Shah Faisal, Landhi, and nearby areas reported feeling the tremors. There were no reports of casualties or damage, officials confirmed. This is not the first seismic activity reported in the city this year. A few months ago, a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 struck Karachi and surrounding areas. That quake, recorded by the Earthquake Monitoring Center, had a depth of 19 kilometres, with its epicentre located 75 kilometres north of Karachi.
Observer
27-04-2025
- Climate
- Observer
Moderate earthquake recorded in Dhofar region
Muscat: The Earthquake Monitoring Center at Sultan Qaboos University on Sunday reported a moderate earthquake in the Dhofar Governorate, specifically near the Hallaniyat Islands in the Wilayat of Shalim. The earthquake, measured at a magnitude of 5.0 on the Richter scale, struck at 2:32 PM local time. The epicenter of the earthquake was located approximately 155 kilometers northeast of Salalah, at a shallow depth of 4 kilometers. According to the Earthquake Monitoring Center, the tremor was noticeable but no immediate reports of damage or casualties have been issued. The center continues to monitor seismic activity in the region closely.
Al Bawaba
27-04-2025
- Climate
- Al Bawaba
5.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Dhofar, Oman
Published April 27th, 2025 - 11:36 GMT ALBAWABA- Muscat — A moderate earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale struck Oman's Dhofar Governorate on Sunday afternoon, according to the Earthquake Monitoring Center at Sultan Qaboos University. Also Read 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolts Turkey The quake occurred at 2:32 PM local time, with its epicenter located near the Hallaniyat Islands in the Wilayat of Shalim. Authorities have not yet reported any casualties or significant damage. The Earthquake Monitoring Center continues to observe the situation closely as aftershocks remain possible. Meanwhile, local officials have urged residents to stay alert but reassured the public that the quake's impact appears to be limited. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Express Tribune
01-04-2025
- Climate
- Express Tribune
Earthquake hits Balochistan's Barkhan district after Karachi
Listen to article Tremors were reported in Barkhan district, Balochistan, early on Tuesday, just hours after Karachi was shaken by an earthquake. At this stage, there have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The earthquake, with magnitude 3.9, struck at a depth of 12 kilometres, according to the US Geological Survey. The epicentre was located 59 kilometres northwest of Barkhan. Authorities are monitoring the situation, though no significant effects have been noted as of now. Earlier, a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 struck parts of Karachi and its surrounding areas on Monday afternoon, according to a statement from the Met Office. According to the Earthquake Monitoring Center, the earthquake registered a magnitude of 4.7 on the Richter scale, with a depth of 19 kilometers. The epicenter of the earthquake was reported to be 75 kilometers north of Karachi. The tremors were felt 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 earthquake.
Express Tribune
31-03-2025
- Climate
- Express Tribune
4.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Karachi, no immediate damage reported
Listen to article A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 struck parts of Karachi and its surrounding areas on Monday afternoon, according to a statement from the Met Office. According to the Earthquake Monitoring Center, the earthquake registered a magnitude of 4.7 on the Richter scale, with a depth of 19 kilometers. The epicenter of the earthquake was reported to be 75 kilometers north of Karachi. The tremors were felt 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 earthquake.
