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Earthquake Of Magnitude 4.5 Strikes Pakistan At Depth Of 10 Km, Tremors Recorded By National Center For Seismology

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Islamabad: An earthquake measuring magnitude 4.5 struck Pakistan on Saturday at 01:59 IST (Indian Standard Time), according to the National Center for Seismology. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers below the earth’s crust.

The National Center for Seismology posted on their official ‘X’ account: “EQ of M: 4.5, On: 04/10/2025 01:59:40 IST, Lat: 28.30 N, Long: 65.25 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Pakistan.”

Earlier in the week, on October 2, another earthquake of magnitude 3.2 was recorded in Karachi, Pakistan. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported that the tremor was felt seven kilometers northwest of Malir at 09:34 AM local time. This earthquake also originated at a depth of 10 kilometers within the earth’s crust, according to PMD and reported by Dawn.

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Mumbai Weather Update: IMD Issues Red Alert For Extremely Heavy Rainfall; Thane, Raigad Also On High Warning

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**Mumbai Braces for Extremely Heavy Rainfall Amid Navratri Celebrations**

As Mumbai joyfully celebrates the Navratri festival, residents are advised to stay alert due to a Red Alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting extremely heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.

### Red Alert in Effect from Sunday to Monday Morning

The Red Alert is active from Sunday through Monday morning for Mumbai and its neighboring districts of Raigad and Thane. This alert indicates the likelihood of extremely heavy rainfall in isolated pockets, posing potential risks to the public.

Following the Red Alert, an Orange Alert has also been issued as a precautionary measure to ensure preparedness across the affected areas.

### Palghar Under Red Alert for Two Consecutive Days

Palghar district has been placed under a Red Alert for both Sunday and Monday due to forecasts predicting intense rainfall. Residents in this region are advised to remain cautious and stay tuned to weather updates.

### Weather Systems Driving the Rainfall Surge

The surge in rainfall activity across Maharashtra is attributed to a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal. According to the IMD, this system is expected to move westward and intensify into a depression within the next 12 hours.

Additionally, a trough extends from this low-pressure area toward the south Maharashtra coast. An IMD scientist explained, “The combined effect of these weather systems is likely to bring an increase in rainfall over Maharashtra between September 26 and 30.”

### Recent Rainfall Data Across Mumbai

Between Friday and Saturday morning, under a Yellow Alert, Mumbai recorded significant rainfall. The Colaba station received 54 mm of rain, while the Santacruz observatory recorded 12 mm.

Data from the BMC’s automatic weather stations between 8:00 am Friday and Saturday show the island city recorded an average of 30.07 mm of rainfall. The eastern suburbs saw 26 mm on average, while the western suburbs received approximately 10 mm.

Despite the Orange Alert on Saturday, the city experienced heavy showers in isolated locations throughout the day.

### September Rainfall Surpasses Monthly Average

The monthly average rainfall for September in Mumbai is 380 mm. However, this month has already seen 445 mm of rain, surpassing the average, indicating a wetter-than-usual monsoon season.

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4.3 magnitude earthquake jolts San Francisco area

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An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 shook the San Francisco area early Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred just east-southeast of Berkeley shortly before 3 a.m. PDT.

Many people reported feeling a sharp shake and receiving phone alerts. It was not immediately known if there were any injuries or significant damage caused by the quake.

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