National Seismic Monitoring Centre Explained

National Seismic Monitoring Centre
Location:	Islamabad, Pakistan

National Seismic Monitoring Centre is a earthquake monitoring center in Islamabad, Pakistan. The center is managed by Pakistan Meteorological Department.^[1]

Background

The center operates a network of 20 broadband seismic stations and 15 short-period seismic stations to monitor the seismic activities in Pakistan and further detect any tsunami earthquake along Makran Subduction Zone. The center works in close coordination with National Tsunami Warning Centre, Karachi and Pakistan Navy. The pan-country network is equipped with British and Chinese seismic devices.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: About us » National Seismic Monitoring Centre, Islamabad. 2021-12-07. seismic.pmd.gov.pk.
2. Web site: Ahmed Amir. Najeeb. 2016. An Inception Report on Tsunami Early Warning System and Standard Operating Procedure of Pakistan Meteorological Department. 7 December 2021. Pakistan Meteorological Department.