2.3 magnitude earthquake hits parts of Karachi

A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit various areas of Karachi, according to the seismic center.

According to details, tremors were felt in the areas of Kathore, Gadap, and Malir in Karachi.

The depth of the earthquake was recorded at 84 kilometers by the National Seismic Monitoring Centre The tremors were felt at 5:52 pm.

Last week, an earthquake measuring 3.1 on the Richter scale hit the same area district of Karachi.

The NSMC  confirmed that tremors were felt in Malir, Landhi, Quaidabad, Kathore and Gadap Town.

The epicentre of the earthquake was New Malir Karachi and the depth was 12km, it said.