Residents claim “building mafia” is responsible for circulating rumours about property in an attempt to seize it
In Lyari’s Naya Abad Liaquat Colony, cracks appeared in a residential building, Baba Arcade, immediately after the earthquake, prompting residents to evacuate and gather in open spaces for safety, according to Edhi officials. A 5.2-magnitude earthquake was recorded on Tuesday at 12.58am, 87 kilometres northwest of Karachi, with tremors felt in various parts of the city.
Locals alerted the Edhi Foundation by calling 115. Upon receiving the alert, ambulances, Edhi volunteers, heavy police presence, fire brigade, and Rescue 1122 teams arrived at the scene, conducted an initial inspection of the building, advising citizens to stay clear due to potential risks.
Media teams also reached the site after the reports, and news of the building’s cracks began circulating across TV channels and social media.
Read: Earthquake tremors felt in Karachi’s Malir
A building resident stated that while earthquake shocks were felt across the city, the building had sustained no actual damage, and that people were still living there.
The resident claimed that a “building mafia” was allegedly responsible for circulating rumours about the property’s dilapidated condition in an attempt to seize it.
Authorities are monitoring the situation and have urged residents to remain vigilant.
In October 2025, a mild earthquake was felt in parts of Karachi on Wednesday morning, causing momentary concern among residents in Malir and surrounding areas. No casualties or infrastructural damage had been reported.
