An earthquake of 4.7 magnitude shook Karachi and the nearby areas on Monday afternoon, according to the MET office.
The Department of Meteorology of Pakistan (PMD) said the earthquake hit at 4:11 pm, with its epicenter 75 kilometers north of Karachi at a depth of 19 kilometers.
There were no immediate reports of damages or injuries, but tremors caused panic among residents. The authorities are evaluating the situation.
This is a developing story and is being updated with more details.
