Karachi’s Malir district faces earthquake aftermath

On Wednesday at 20:50 PST, Karachi’s Malir district experienced a 3.2 magnitude earthquake originating from New Malir Karachi, with a depth of 12km, as reported by the National Seismic Monitoring Centre. Fortunately, there were no casualties or significant property damage resulting from the seismic activity. However, this event serves as a reminder of the frequent seismic activity in Pakistan, attributed to its location on the boundary of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. The movement of the Indian plate northwards into the Eurasian plate contributes to the seismic vulnerability of large parts of South Asia. Highlighting the importance of disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts, this recent earthquake underscores the need for communities to be equipped to respond to such natural events effectively.