Chief Meteorologist Amir Haider Laghari clarified on Wednesday that there is no existing technology to predict earthquakes, thereby dismissing speculations about high-intensity tremors in the upcoming days.
“Karachi has historically experienced earthquakes with magnitudes of 5.5 and 5.8,” Laghari stated.
He further elaborated that mild quakes were occurring due to the activation of the Landhi fault line, which is currently undergoing a process of adjustment. He mentioned that millions of such earthquakes occur globally on a daily basis.
The head of the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) also emphasized that even in technologically advanced countries like Japan, an ordinary individual cannot forecast seismic activity.
The port city experienced three additional earthquakes last night, with intensities ranging from 2 to 3.1 magnitude, marking the fourth consecutive day of tremors. According to the PMD’s Seismic Monitoring Centre, this recent activity has increased the total number of tremors felt in Karachi to 26 since June 1, as reported by the seismological center.
Since Sunday, multiple mild tremors have been felt in Karachi’s Landhi, Quaidabad, Malir, and their adjacent areas, causing concern among residents. No significant damage or injuries have been reported.
