KARACHI:Karachi felt the tremors of seven small earthquakes within a 24-hour period starting June 1st, causing noticeable anxiety among residents despite their low intensity.
The first quake struck on Saturday, June 1st, at 5:30 PM. This was followed by six more tremors on Sunday, June 2nd. The subsequent quakes occurred at 1:09 AM, 1:15 AM, 5:32 AM, 10:29 AM, 11:04 AM, and 1:28 PM.
According to meteorological analyst Owais Haider of the Pak Weather Network, the intensity of all these earthquakes was relatively low, measuring between 3.2 and 3.6 on the Richter scale. While only mild tremors were reported in various parts of the city, the repeated nature of the events sparked significant fear and panic.
The overnight quakes, in particular, prompted many people to leave their homes as a precaution. The series of tremors also fueled widespread rumors and expressions of concern across social media platforms throughout the city.
Meteorological analyst Owais Haider confirmed the details from the Pak Weather Network.