KARACHI: Two earthquakes occurred just over a minute apart in two different parts of the city on Wednesday, creating fear in the affected localities.

With the latest tremors, the total number of low-intensity earthquakes in Karachi since June 1 rose to 60.

According to details available with the seismic centre of the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the first earthquake of 3.4 magnitude originated at a depth of 20km at 5:52pm. Its epicentre was located 14km northwest of Malir.

It was followed by a 2.7-magnitude tremor originated at a depth of 10km at 5.53pm. Its epicentre was located 10km east of DHA City on Superhighway.

The department’s data shows that the city has so far experienced 60 low-intensity tremors since June 1, with most of them near Malir and areas near Quaidabad, Gadap, DHA City, DHA and Korangi.

According to experts, the fault lines passing through the areas of Korangi and Malir have become active after several decades and causing minor earthquakes in areas close to them.

Published in Dawn, July 17th, 2025