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2013-09-25 19:11:56
A massive earthquake struck Balochistan on
Tuesday
September 24, 2013, killing at least 328
people, injuring
hundreds and flattening thousands of houses in
the
southwestern province. Officials said
thousands have
been
left homeless as a result.
The following is a list of major earthquakes
in Pakistan:
On April 16,
2013, a strong earthquake measuring 7.9 on
the Richter scale affected Quetta, with tremors felt in
the Richter scale affected Quetta, with tremors felt in
different parts of Pakistan, Iran,
India and some gulf
countries. The epicentre of the earthquake lay in the
Sarawan area of Iran which lies close to Pak-Iran border.
About 34 people were reported killed while 80 were
reported to be injured with some 10000 houses damaged
as a result of the quake.
countries. The epicentre of the earthquake lay in the
Sarawan area of Iran which lies close to Pak-Iran border.
About 34 people were reported killed while 80 were
reported to be injured with some 10000 houses damaged
as a result of the quake.
On April 4,
2013 earthquake jolts were felt mainly in
Northern Areas of Pakistan including FATA, measuring
5.4 on the Richter scale. No losses were reported.
Northern Areas of Pakistan including FATA, measuring
5.4 on the Richter scale. No losses were reported.
On Feb 17, 2013, a 5.5-magnitude
earthquake struck the
northern areas of Pakistan, including FATA. The areas
where the jolts were felt included Nowshera, Peshawar,
Malakand, Shangla, various areas of Gilgit and Baltistan,
Lower Dir and Khyber tribal regions. No immediate reports
of casualties were received.
On Dec 29, 2012, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck the
Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan and tremors were felt
in parts of Pakistan.There were no immediate reports of
casualties or damage.
northern areas of Pakistan, including FATA. The areas
where the jolts were felt included Nowshera, Peshawar,
Malakand, Shangla, various areas of Gilgit and Baltistan,
Lower Dir and Khyber tribal regions. No immediate reports
of casualties were received.
On Dec 29, 2012, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck the
Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan and tremors were felt
in parts of Pakistan.There were no immediate reports of
casualties or damage.
On July 18, 2012 a moderate
earthquake measuring 5.7
on the Richter scale jolted several parts of the country.
Its epicentre was in Koh Hindukush, according to met
office. The quake lasted a few seconds, but no casualties
were reported.On July 12, 2012, an earthquake measuring
6.1 on the Richter scale affected the northern areas of
Islamabad, Rawalpindi, KP and Punjab. The epicentre was
calculated as being 194 kilometres deep under the
Hindukush range, while no losses were reported.On May
25, 2012 an earthquake of mild intensity hit Quetta and
adjoining areas. No casualties were reported.
On May 12, 2012, a medium magnitude earthquake shook
parts of Sorab in Quetta. No casualties were reported.
on the Richter scale jolted several parts of the country.
Its epicentre was in Koh Hindukush, according to met
office. The quake lasted a few seconds, but no casualties
were reported.On July 12, 2012, an earthquake measuring
6.1 on the Richter scale affected the northern areas of
Islamabad, Rawalpindi, KP and Punjab. The epicentre was
calculated as being 194 kilometres deep under the
Hindukush range, while no losses were reported.On May
25, 2012 an earthquake of mild intensity hit Quetta and
adjoining areas. No casualties were reported.
On May 12, 2012, a medium magnitude earthquake shook
parts of Sorab in Quetta. No casualties were reported.
On January 19, 2012 a medium
magnitude earthquake
(measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale) lasted for 30
seconds, and affected the areas of Quetta, Ziarat,
Khanozai, Pishin, Harnai, Qila Abdullah and Toba Achakzai.
The epicentre of the earthquake lay 90 kilometres from
(measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale) lasted for 30
seconds, and affected the areas of Quetta, Ziarat,
Khanozai, Pishin, Harnai, Qila Abdullah and Toba Achakzai.
The epicentre of the earthquake lay 90 kilometres from
Quetta in Achakzai area of Ziarat District. No
casualties
were reported.
were reported.
On May 15, 2011 mild shocks
of earthquake jolted various
parts of Khaber Pakhtunkwa and federal capital. The
magnitude of the quake was recorded as 4.7 at
international and its epicentre was 41 kilometres deep
and 64 kilometres north west of Mansehra. No lives
were lost.On April 3, 2011 two simultaneous quakes
shook Karachi in seven hours – the first measured 2.8
while the second measured 4.7 on the Richter scale.
No casualties were reported as a result of the quake.
On Jan 22, 2011, moderate tremors shook Islamabad
and northern areas of Pakistan. The epicentre lay 188km
North of Islamabad in Faizabad district. No casualties
were immediately reported.
parts of Khaber Pakhtunkwa and federal capital. The
magnitude of the quake was recorded as 4.7 at
international and its epicentre was 41 kilometres deep
and 64 kilometres north west of Mansehra. No lives
were lost.On April 3, 2011 two simultaneous quakes
shook Karachi in seven hours – the first measured 2.8
while the second measured 4.7 on the Richter scale.
No casualties were reported as a result of the quake.
On Jan 22, 2011, moderate tremors shook Islamabad
and northern areas of Pakistan. The epicentre lay 188km
North of Islamabad in Faizabad district. No casualties
were immediately reported.
On Jan 20, 2011 another
earthquake measuring 7.4 on
the Richter scale shook Quetta with an epicentre located
1.5 kilometres northwest of Kharan district in Balochistan.
Over 200 houses were damaged.0n Jan 18, 2011 an
earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale hit areas
in Southwest Pakistan, killing several people and
damaging 200 buildings in Balochistan. The epicenter
of the quake lay 50 kilometre west of Dalbandin.
the Richter scale shook Quetta with an epicentre located
1.5 kilometres northwest of Kharan district in Balochistan.
Over 200 houses were damaged.0n Jan 18, 2011 an
earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale hit areas
in Southwest Pakistan, killing several people and
damaging 200 buildings in Balochistan. The epicenter
of the quake lay 50 kilometre west of Dalbandin.
On October 28, 2010 earthquake
jolts were felt in different
areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Azad
Kashmir and
Islamabad. The earthquake measured 5.3 on the Richter
scale.
On Jan. 18, 2010 an earthquake measuring 7.4 on the
Islamabad. The earthquake measured 5.3 on the Richter
scale.
On Jan. 18, 2010 an earthquake measuring 7.4 on the
Richter scale hit Karachi and lasted for about a
minute.
The quake, whose epicentre lay 55 kilometre west of
Dalbandin, did not result in any immediate casualties.
On October 28, 2008 an earthquake measuring 6.4 in
magnitude on the Richter scale hit Quetta and the
surrounding areas, killing a total of 160 people and
injuring 370 others in Balochistan. Several houses
were also destroyed as a result of the quake. The
epicentre of the quake lay 60 kilometre northeast of
The quake, whose epicentre lay 55 kilometre west of
Dalbandin, did not result in any immediate casualties.
On October 28, 2008 an earthquake measuring 6.4 in
magnitude on the Richter scale hit Quetta and the
surrounding areas, killing a total of 160 people and
injuring 370 others in Balochistan. Several houses
were also destroyed as a result of the quake. The
epicentre of the quake lay 60 kilometre northeast of
Quetta. On October 8, 2005, an earthquake
measuring
7.6 on the Richter scale struck Kashmir and Northern
areas. The earthquake resulted in more than 80,000
fatalities, 200,000 people injured and more than four
million people left homeless. The main quake was
followed by more than 978 aftershocks until October
27.February 14, 2004 had two earthquakes – measuring
5.7 and 5.5 respectively on the Richter scale – killed 24
people and injured 40 others in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
province (then NWFP) and theNorthern Areas.
7.6 on the Richter scale struck Kashmir and Northern
areas. The earthquake resulted in more than 80,000
fatalities, 200,000 people injured and more than four
million people left homeless. The main quake was
followed by more than 978 aftershocks until October
27.February 14, 2004 had two earthquakes – measuring
5.7 and 5.5 respectively on the Richter scale – killed 24
people and injured 40 others in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
province (then NWFP) and theNorthern Areas.
On October 3, 2002 17 people
were killed, and 30 injured,
while about 1,500 people were rendered
homeless as
earthquakes measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale hit the
Northern Areas of Pakistan. Tremors lasted about 37
seconds, and caused extensive damage in the region.
Nineteen days later, another earthquake measuring 5.5
on the Richter scale hit Astore Valley, killing 23 people.
Aftershocks and subsequent landslides hampered relief
operations in the Northern Areas.On January 26, 2001
15 people were killed, and another 108 injured when an
earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale hit the
entire Sindh province at about 8.20am. Tremors were
felt throughout the province, from Karachi to Kashmore.
On March 20, 1997, an earthquake measuring 4.5 on the
Richter scale hit the Salarzai village in the Bajaur triba
region, killing ten people.
earthquakes measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale hit the
Northern Areas of Pakistan. Tremors lasted about 37
seconds, and caused extensive damage in the region.
Nineteen days later, another earthquake measuring 5.5
on the Richter scale hit Astore Valley, killing 23 people.
Aftershocks and subsequent landslides hampered relief
operations in the Northern Areas.On January 26, 2001
15 people were killed, and another 108 injured when an
earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale hit the
entire Sindh province at about 8.20am. Tremors were
felt throughout the province, from Karachi to Kashmore.
On March 20, 1997, an earthquake measuring 4.5 on the
Richter scale hit the Salarzai village in the Bajaur triba
region, killing ten people.
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