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Business Recorder
26-06-2025
- Climate
- Business Recorder
Karachi experiences 57 minor tremors this month: PMD
KARACHI: Amid a recent uptick in mild tremors across Karachi, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has advised the public to ignore unverified earthquake predictions and non-scientific claims circulating on social media. The department confirmed that low-intensity seismic activity has been observed and the Landhi fault line has shown signs of movement, but stressed that there is no reliable method to forecast major earthquakes. In an official statement released by the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC), PMD on Wednesday confirmed that Karachi has experienced 57 minor tremors since June 1, 2025. These earthquakes, ranging between 1.5 and 3.8 on the Richter scale, have been linked to the activation of the Landhi Fault Line. The department clarified that such events are a natural release of tectonic stress and are common in regions located near active fault systems. 'These micro-earthquakes are part of a natural geological process and do not signal an impending major earthquake,' the press release stated. The PMD explained that Karachi's proximity to the boundary between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates makes it susceptible to minor seismic releases. The majority of recent tremors occurred at shallow depths, which accounts for the light shaking felt by residents in parts of the city. The PMD also noted that certain local conditions—such as soft soil, land reclamation activities, and excessive groundwater extraction — can influence how even mild seismic movements are perceived at the surface. While no immediate threat has been detected, the PMD reassured citizens that their seismic monitoring teams are actively analyzing data in real-time to track any unusual developments. The public is advised to remain calm, stay informed through official PMD channels, and avoid spreading rumors or alarmist predictions from unreliable sources. The PMD specifically warned against circulating non-scientific earthquake forecasts, emphasizing the need to trust only officially verified information. For updates and accurate data, citizens can access the PMD seismic portal. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
23-06-2025
- Climate
- Express Tribune
Four minor tremors felt in city
A sequence of four mild earthquakes was recorded in Karachi on Sunday, causing concern among residents. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, three of the tremors were centered in Malir while one originated near DHA. The strongest quake was in Malir, measuring 3.8 on the Richter scale. No casualties or property damage were reported. Officials at the National Tsunami Warning Centre revealed that as many as 55 tremors have been recorded in Karachi and surrounding areas since June 1. Most were of low magnitude, but Sunday's quakes were more prominent and widely felt due to their shallow depth, making their impact more noticeable on the surface. Seismologists suggest the recurring seismic activity is likely due to minor shifts along local fault lines beneath the city. Authorities have launched further geological assessments to monitor and analyze the trend. The National Tsunami Centre director at the Meteorological Department, Ameer Haider Laghari, has warned that the Landhi fault line is expected to remain active for the coming days. He explained that movements in underground tectonic layers are generating energy gradually being released, resulting in these recurring earthquakes. Earlier, according to the National Tsunami Center (Pakistan Meteorological Department), these tremors are not a warning sign of a major natural disaster, but rather a natural geological process.
West Australian
03-06-2025
- West Australian
More than 200 escape Pakistan prison after earthquakes
More than 200 inmates have escaped from a prison in the Pakistan city of Karachi after they were temporarily moved out of their cells following earthquake tremors, officials say. Kashif Abbasi, a senior police official, said 216 inmates fled the prison in the capital of Sindh province. Of those, 78 had been recaptured. One prisoner was killed and three security officials were wounded in a shootout but the situation has been brought under control, Abbasi said. He added that police are conducting raids to capture the remaining escapees. Minister, Zia-ul-Hasan Lanjar, told reporters the prison break was one of Pakistan's largest. Lanjar said the jailbreak occurred after prisoners were evacuated from their cells for safety during an earthquake. The inmates were still outside of the cells when a group suddenly attacked guards, seized their weapons, opened fire and fled. Karachi experienced several mild earthquakes over the past 24 hours, ranging from 2.6 to 3.4 in magnitude, according to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre. Prison beaks are not common in Pakistan, where authorities have enhanced security since 2013 when the Taliban freed more than 200 inmates in an attack on a prison in the northwestern Dera Ismail Khan district.
The Advertiser
03-06-2025
- Politics
- The Advertiser
More than 200 escape Pakistan prison after earthquakes
More than 200 inmates have escaped from a prison in the Pakistan city of Karachi after they were temporarily moved out of their cells following earthquake tremors, officials say. Kashif Abbasi, a senior police official, said 216 inmates fled the prison in the capital of Sindh province. Of those, 78 had been recaptured. One prisoner was killed and three security officials were wounded in a shootout but the situation has been brought under control, Abbasi said. He added that police are conducting raids to capture the remaining escapees. Minister, Zia-ul-Hasan Lanjar, told reporters the prison break was one of Pakistan's largest. Lanjar said the jailbreak occurred after prisoners were evacuated from their cells for safety during an earthquake. The inmates were still outside of the cells when a group suddenly attacked guards, seized their weapons, opened fire and fled. Karachi experienced several mild earthquakes over the past 24 hours, ranging from 2.6 to 3.4 in magnitude, according to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre. Prison beaks are not common in Pakistan, where authorities have enhanced security since 2013 when the Taliban freed more than 200 inmates in an attack on a prison in the northwestern Dera Ismail Khan district. More than 200 inmates have escaped from a prison in the Pakistan city of Karachi after they were temporarily moved out of their cells following earthquake tremors, officials say. Kashif Abbasi, a senior police official, said 216 inmates fled the prison in the capital of Sindh province. Of those, 78 had been recaptured. One prisoner was killed and three security officials were wounded in a shootout but the situation has been brought under control, Abbasi said. He added that police are conducting raids to capture the remaining escapees. Minister, Zia-ul-Hasan Lanjar, told reporters the prison break was one of Pakistan's largest. Lanjar said the jailbreak occurred after prisoners were evacuated from their cells for safety during an earthquake. The inmates were still outside of the cells when a group suddenly attacked guards, seized their weapons, opened fire and fled. Karachi experienced several mild earthquakes over the past 24 hours, ranging from 2.6 to 3.4 in magnitude, according to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre. Prison beaks are not common in Pakistan, where authorities have enhanced security since 2013 when the Taliban freed more than 200 inmates in an attack on a prison in the northwestern Dera Ismail Khan district. More than 200 inmates have escaped from a prison in the Pakistan city of Karachi after they were temporarily moved out of their cells following earthquake tremors, officials say. Kashif Abbasi, a senior police official, said 216 inmates fled the prison in the capital of Sindh province. Of those, 78 had been recaptured. One prisoner was killed and three security officials were wounded in a shootout but the situation has been brought under control, Abbasi said. He added that police are conducting raids to capture the remaining escapees. Minister, Zia-ul-Hasan Lanjar, told reporters the prison break was one of Pakistan's largest. Lanjar said the jailbreak occurred after prisoners were evacuated from their cells for safety during an earthquake. The inmates were still outside of the cells when a group suddenly attacked guards, seized their weapons, opened fire and fled. Karachi experienced several mild earthquakes over the past 24 hours, ranging from 2.6 to 3.4 in magnitude, according to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre. Prison beaks are not common in Pakistan, where authorities have enhanced security since 2013 when the Taliban freed more than 200 inmates in an attack on a prison in the northwestern Dera Ismail Khan district. More than 200 inmates have escaped from a prison in the Pakistan city of Karachi after they were temporarily moved out of their cells following earthquake tremors, officials say. Kashif Abbasi, a senior police official, said 216 inmates fled the prison in the capital of Sindh province. Of those, 78 had been recaptured. One prisoner was killed and three security officials were wounded in a shootout but the situation has been brought under control, Abbasi said. He added that police are conducting raids to capture the remaining escapees. Minister, Zia-ul-Hasan Lanjar, told reporters the prison break was one of Pakistan's largest. Lanjar said the jailbreak occurred after prisoners were evacuated from their cells for safety during an earthquake. The inmates were still outside of the cells when a group suddenly attacked guards, seized their weapons, opened fire and fled. Karachi experienced several mild earthquakes over the past 24 hours, ranging from 2.6 to 3.4 in magnitude, according to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre. Prison beaks are not common in Pakistan, where authorities have enhanced security since 2013 when the Taliban freed more than 200 inmates in an attack on a prison in the northwestern Dera Ismail Khan district.
Perth Now
03-06-2025
- Perth Now
More than 200 escape Pakistan prison after earthquakes
More than 200 inmates have escaped from a prison in the Pakistan city of Karachi after they were temporarily moved out of their cells following earthquake tremors, officials say. Kashif Abbasi, a senior police official, said 216 inmates fled the prison in the capital of Sindh province. Of those, 78 had been recaptured. One prisoner was killed and three security officials were wounded in a shootout but the situation has been brought under control, Abbasi said. He added that police are conducting raids to capture the remaining escapees. Minister, Zia-ul-Hasan Lanjar, told reporters the prison break was one of Pakistan's largest. Lanjar said the jailbreak occurred after prisoners were evacuated from their cells for safety during an earthquake. The inmates were still outside of the cells when a group suddenly attacked guards, seized their weapons, opened fire and fled. Karachi experienced several mild earthquakes over the past 24 hours, ranging from 2.6 to 3.4 in magnitude, according to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre. Prison beaks are not common in Pakistan, where authorities have enhanced security since 2013 when the Taliban freed more than 200 inmates in an attack on a prison in the northwestern Dera Ismail Khan district.
