2.3 magnitude quake rattles parts of Karachi

Karachi: A 2.3 magnitude earthquake Thursday jolted parts of Karachi including Gadap Town, Katohar and adjoining areas of Malir district.

According to the seismic monitoring centre, the epicentre of the quake was 38 kilometres from the northeast of Malir at a depth of 84km.

The tremors were felt at 5.52pm near Malir district, however, no loss of life or property was reported due to the earthquake.

This is the second time in nearly eight days that a minor earthquake hit Karachi's Malir district.

On April 24, a 3.2 magnitude earthquake struck Karachi's Malir district.