Residents of Karachi have felt 32 mild tremors since the beginning of June, with the Landhi Fault Line identified as the primary cause.
Key Developments:
Magnitude Range: The tremors have varied between 1.5 and 3.6 on the Richter Scale.
Recent Activity: The latest quake, recorded at 8:32 AM on Friday, had a magnitude of 1.5.
Affected Areas: Tremors have been reported in Quaidabad, Gadap, Malir, DHA, and Korangi.
Fault Line Activation: Experts confirm that the Landhi Fault Line has become active after decades and is undergoing a normalization phase.
Future Outlook: Mild quakes may continue for up to a week, gradually releasing seismic energy to prevent a major earthquake.
Structural Concerns: Authorities advise that buildings on fault lines should be able to withstand tremors up to magnitude 6.0.
While the tremors have caused concern, experts assure that this seismic activity is part of a natural geological process and does not indicate an impending disaster.