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Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Climate
- Express Tribune
19 tremors in three days shake city
The port city has experienced an unusual spike in seismic activity, with 19 mild earthquakes recorded between June 1 and June 3, according to the National Tsunami Warning Center (NTWC) of Pakistan Meteorological Department. The strongest tremor occurred on Sunday evening, measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale. Data released by the NTWC indicates that the quake struck at 5:33pm on Sunday and was the most intense of the recent seismic events. The weakest tremor, recorded in DHA City, measured 2.1 in magnitude. Officials at the Tsunami Center described the situation as unprecedented, stating that Karachi has never before experienced such a high number of localized tremors within such a short span. "There is no historical precedent for this level of seismic activity in the city," an NTWC official noted, calling the trend "highly unusual." Of the 19 recorded tremors, 11 were centered in District Malir, while others were felt in the southwestern parts of Korangi and the northeastern parts of DHA. Though minor, the frequency has stirred fear among people. Authorities have yet to determine the cause behind the sudden cluster of tremors, but monitoring efforts have been intensified. Seismologists are urging citizens to remain calm while staying alert, as further assessment continues. CM cites concern over pre-shocks While calling low-scale tremors "a good thing" due to the release of the earth's energy, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah also warned of the possibility of a major earthquake, citing concerns over pre-shocks that often precede larger seismic events. "I studied earthquake engineering long ago these low-scale tremors are actually a good thing - the earth is releasing its energy," he added. Speaking to reporters after inaugurating a rehabilitation centre for children with physical and neurodevelopmental conditions in Karachi, Shah criticised the decision to evacuate inmates from prison due to the tremors.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Major earthquake shakes Caribbean, tsunami threat subsides for islands
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - A Tsunami Advisory was in effect for Puerto Rico and nearby islands for part of Saturday evening after a powerful earthquake struck between Honduras and the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6, prompted authorities to warn of potential sea-level fluctuations and strong ocean currents that could pose a hazard to boaters and beachgoers. No damage was reported in the immediate aftermath of the major quake which was centered more than 100 miles southwest of George Town in the Cayman Islands, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. According to the U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center, the largest water rise reported occurred on a Mexican island off the coast of the Yucatán. An observation site at Isla Mujeres recorded a 1.2-inch increase in sea level, and while this might sound insignificant, the event is still classified as a tsunami, according to the NTWC. Tar Balls Wash Ashore Along Florida Beaches Ahead Of Spring Break Season The USGS reported that light shaking may have been felt across the Caribbean, from the Yucatán Peninsula through Nicaragua and Honduras, and possibly as far north as the southern coast of Cuba. Emergency management agencies throughout Central America and the Caribbean did not report any injuries in the immediate hours after the event. The fault line that runs near the islands is known as Cayman Trough and marks the boundary between the North American and Caribbean tectonic plates. Aftershocks can last for months or even years after the main event, but according to the USGS, the earthquakes are usually not as strong as the original quake. Tsunamis are rare in the Caribbean because fault lines typically do not displace large amounts of seawater. According to the University of the West Indies, experts are only aware of ten significant earthquake-generated tsunamis that have occurred over the past 500 years. 7 Facts About Earthquakes Earthquakes are common in the Caribbean, with some events even being catastrophic for island 2021, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck southern Haiti, causing significant damage to infrastructure, though the densely populated city of Port-au-Prince was largely spared from same nation was devastated in 2010 by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake but due to the event's shallow depth and its epicenter near the capital, more than 200,000 people were reported killed, according to the United 2020, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake occurred off the coast of Jamaica, with shaking felt from Central America to South Florida, but there were no reports of major article source: Major earthquake shakes Caribbean, tsunami threat subsides for islands
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Magnitude 7.6 earthquake in the Caribbean triggers a tsunami advisory for Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 has occurred 129 miles southwest of Georgetown, Cayman Islands, according to the USGS. The earthquake took place at 6.23 p.m. Eastern Time Saturday, the USGS reported. Based on all available data, there is a tsunami threat to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands as sea level fluctuations and strong ocean currents could be a hazard along coasts, beaches, in harbors and in coastal waters. According to the US National Tsunami Warning Center, the earliest estimated time that hazardous sea level fluctuations and strong ocean currents may begin in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands is 8.48 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday. The generation of tsunami waves has not yet been confirmed, and the NTWC is monitoring to evaluate the tsunami threat. Residents in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands are advised to move out of the water, off the beach and away from harbors, marinas, bays and inlets and not go to shore to observe the tsunami. This story has been corrected to more accurately reflect the location of the earthquake. This is a developing story and will be updated.
CNN
09-02-2025
- Climate
- CNN
Magnitude 7.6 earthquake in the Caribbean triggers a tsunami advisory for Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 has occurred 20 miles north of Honduras, according to the USGS. The earthquake took place at 6.23 p.m. Eastern Time Saturday, the USGS reported. Based on all available data, there is a tsunami threat to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands as sea level fluctuations and strong ocean currents could be a hazard along coasts, beaches, in harbors and in coastal waters. According to the US National Tsunami Warning Center, the earliest estimated time that hazardous sea level fluctuations and strong ocean currents may begin in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands is 8.48 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday. The generation of tsunami waves has not yet been confirmed, and the NTWC is monitoring to evaluate the tsunami threat. Residents in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands are advised to move out of the water, off the beach and away from harbors, marinas, bays and inlets and not go to shore to observe the tsunami. This is a developing story and will be updated.
