Metropolis feels tremors

An earthquake measuring 3.0 on the Richter scale struck some areas of Karachi

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An earthquake measuring 3.0 on the Richter scale struck some areas of Karachi on Wednesday. The tremors were felt in Landhi, Korangi and Malir at 5:16pm, while no casualties have been reported. According to Pakistan Meteorological Department, the earthquake’s epicentre was at a distance of 40 kilometres to the north, at a depth of 10km, posing no threat to the city.

Published in The Express Tribune, August 20th, 2020.

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