Mild earthquake shakes Karachi, no damage reported

Karachi, June 1—A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck near Karachi’s Quaidabad area on Sunday afternoon, briefly rattling residents but causing no casualties or damage, confirmed the Seismological Center.

Key Details:

• Epicenter: Quaidabad, at a shallow depth of 10 km.

• Impact: Tremors lasted seconds, prompting some residents to evacuate buildings; normalcy resumed quickly.

• Rarity: Karachi, distant from major fault lines, seldom experiences such activity.

Response:

• Authorities, including the NDMA, are monitoring for aftershocks and urged calm.

• Emergency services remain on standby; no alerts issued.