Karachi residents experienced another low-intensity earthquake on Monday, marking the third tremor within 24 hours, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported.
The latest quake, measuring 3.2 magnitude, struck with its epicenter in Quaidabad—a densely populated area that had already been rattled by a 3.6-magnitude tremor just hours earlier at 5:33 pm on Sunday. Both originated at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers.
A separate 3.2-magnitude quake was also recorded near Gaddap Town at 1:05 am today, with a depth of 12 km.
Seismologists suggest these frequent minor tremors may help release built-up tectonic stress, potentially reducing the risk of a major earthquake. However, Pakistan remains highly vulnerable—experiencing over 20 low-intensity quakes in February alone—due to its location at the intersection of three tectonic plates: Arabian, Euro-Asian, and Indian.
Geological engineer Muhammad Rehan warns that the country has five active seismic zones, requiring constant monitoring.