Blast magnitude was 1.3 on Richter scale: met office

KARACHI: The metrological department has said the magnitude of the explosion occurred in Karachi was 1.3 on Richter scale, Geo News reported.

Chief Metrological Officer said the intensity of blast in Karachi was 1.3 as recorded on the Richter scale, terming the shock wave ‘minor’ in nature.

The shock wave erupted with the explosion was recorded at 8:20pm, he said.

He said the blast was so powerful that it shook almost half of the metropolis.

It may be mentioned that a powerful explosion through an explosive-laden truck, ripped through highly guarded Red Zone area in Karachi as it hit CID building, killing at least 18 persons and injuring another 138.