They were forced to go out … a 4.7 -magnitude earthquake hit Pakistani Karachi

An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale struck today, the city of Karachi, the capital of Sindh region, south of Pakistan.
The Pakistani Meteorological and Geological Survey indicated that the earthquake center is 19 km depth, 75 km north of Karachi.

Seismology in Pakistan

There was no immediate news that loss of life or property occurred, but the earthquake forced Karachi residents to leave their homes for fear of a devastating shock.
Since the beginning of the year 2025, the world has witnessed daily earthquakes, and it is striking to be the severity of these tremors and the diversity of their positions.
The world is witnessing strong strikes that exceed 6 degrees on the Richter scale in Asia, South America and the Mediterranean.

Types of earthquakes

Earthquakes are classified based on their reasons for several types, most notably:
Volcanic earthquakes: It is caused by volcanic activity, as the movement of magma leads to the generation of vibrations.
Infinitive earthquakes: resulting from human activities such as building dams or extracting natural resources.
Tektumeal earthquakes: the result of the movement of tectonic plates and their slide along the deals.