A 4.7-magnitude earthquake shook Karachi and nearby areas on Monday afternoon, according to the Met Office.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said the quake hit at 4:11 pm, with its epicentre 75 kilometres north of Karachi at a depth of 19 kilometres.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, but the tremors caused panic among residents. Authorities are assessing the situation.

This is a developing story and is being updated with more details.