Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Mild Earthquakes Shake Karachi, Sparking Debate on Bigger Quake
Imagine the ground is shaking a little bit in Karachi, like a gentle nudge.
Over two days, there were many small shakes, like tiny tremors.
Some experts are worried a bigger shake might happen soon.
One strong shake even broke a jail wall!
But, other experts say it's probably fine and that the small shakes are normal.
Some experts even said these tremors were predicted and warn that a big earthquake may happen soon.
It's like when you see a lot of little waves before a big one, but it doesn't always mean a big one is coming.
It's hard to know for sure what will happen.
Karachi experienced over 20 mild earthquakes in 48 hours.
Tremors ranged from magnitude 2.1 to 3.6.
A 3.6 magnitude quake caused a partial jail wall collapse, leading to prisoner escape.
Experts disagree on the likelihood of a major earthquake.
Some experts predict continued tremors and a potential for a larger quake.
- Who
- Residents of Karachi, various Pakistani geologists and meteorological departments.
- What
- A series of mild earthquakes.
- When
- Over 48 hours, starting from Sunday night.
- Where
- Karachi, Pakistan.
- Why
- Experts are divided on the cause and potential for a larger earthquake, with some suggesting it is a release of seismic energy.
Reassuring Experts
Alarmed Experts
Imminence of a Major Earthquake
Reassuring Experts
Other experts, including the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), reassure the public and say there is nothing to worry about, anticipating that the tremors will subside.
Alarmed Experts
Some experts believe the series of small tremors is a sign of an imminent major earthquake, with particular concern for Friday and Saturday nights.
- Location
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Number of Earthquakes
- Over 20
- Tremor Magnitude
- 2.1 to 3.6 magnitude
- Significant Event
- Malir Jail wall partially collapsed
- Official Agency
- Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD)