A 4.7 coarse earthquake shaken Karachi and neighboring areas on Monday afternoon, according to the Met Office.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said that the earthquake had struck at 4:11 p.m., with its epicenter 75 kilometers north of Karachi at a depth of 19 kilometers.
There was no immediate report of damage or injuries, but the tremors caused panic among residents. The authorities evaluate the situation.
This is a story in development and is updated with more details.
