4.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Karachi

No immediate reports of damage or casualties from the earthquake was reported.

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A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 struck parts of Karachi and its surrounding areas on Monday afternoon, according to a statement from the Met Office.

According to the Earthquake Monitoring Center, the earthquake registered a magnitude of 4.7 on the Richter scale, with a depth of 19 kilometers. The epicenter of the earthquake was reported to be 75 kilometers north of Karachi.

The tremors were felt at 4:11 PM, with many residents taking to social media to share their experiences. However, there have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the earthquake.