Why did the 2005 Kashmir earthquake happen?
The 2005 Kashmir earthquake was the result of millions of years of tectonic activity. Around 225 million years ago, India was a continent, but about 50 million years ago, it collided into Asia. This collision is responsible for the Himalaya, the tallest mountain range in the world.
What happened on 8th October 2005?
On October 8, 2005, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake shook the Kashmir region (a disputed territory controlled in part by Pakistan and India), along with sections of Pakistan, India and Afghanistan. More than 80,000 people perished as a result of the quake, while an estimated 4 million others were left homeless.
When did the 2005 Kashmir earthquake end?
2005 Kashmir earthquake
| Kabul Islamabad Lahore | |
|---|---|
| Local date | 2005-10-08 |
| Local time | 08:50 Pakistan Standard Time |
| Magnitude | 7.6 Mw |
| Depth | 15 km (9.3 mi) |
Where did the 2005 Kashmir earthquake happen?
Muzaffarabad
The devastating earthquake struck at 8:50 am local time (03:50 UTC), with its epicentre located 12 miles (19 km) northeast of Muzaffarabad, the administrative centre of the Pakistani-administered Azad Kashmir area, and approximately 65 miles (105 km) north-northeast of Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan.
Where was the earthquake in Kashmir in 2005?
Image copyright Image caption Balakot on 10 October 2005. The earthquake had affected the northern regions of Pakistan, Afghanistan and India. An estimated 75,000 people were killed, mostly in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. We came across the rubble of a multi-storey building that had been Shaheen School.
How big was the earthquake in Balakot in 2005?
But since the 7.6 magnitude earthquake on 8 October 2005, the town is still reeling from the massive devastation it experienced – economically and emotionally. When I first arrived there a day after the earthquake, much of Balakot looked like a bombed-out city. About 90% of the buildings had been reduced to rubble. Dead bodies were being recovered.
How many people were killed in the earthquake in Pakistan?
The community was treating the wounded, mostly on a self-help basis. The earthquake had affected the northern regions of Pakistan, Afghanistan and India. An estimated 75,000 people were killed, mostly in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. We came across the rubble of a multi-storey building that had been Shaheen School.
What was the result of the Indian earthquake?
The earthquake was the result of collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates. Buildings collapsed. 79,000 people were killed. Landslides, and large cracks appeared in the ground. Broken sewerage pipes contaminated water supplies and spread disease.