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Magnitude 4.0 Quake Shakes Karachi as Agencies Dispute Epicentre Location

Officials report no damage, with the epicentre location under review.

Overview

  • The earthquake struck late Friday with instruments recording magnitude 4.0 at a depth of 10 kilometres.
  • Tremors were reported in Landhi, Khurramabad, Malir and Korangi, prompting residents to move outdoors.
  • Authorities said there were no immediate reports of casualties or structural damage.
  • The Seismic Centre reported the epicentre was approximately 100 kilometres south of Karachi.
  • The National Seismic Monitoring Centre in Islamabad placed the epicentre about 100 kilometres north of the city, leaving the location in dispute as updates continue.