- विज्ञापन -
New Delhi, APril12: An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 on the Richter scale hit Pakistan at 1:00 PM (IST) confirmed the National Center for Seismology.
The tremors were felt in several regions, through the extent of damage and any potential casualties are yet to be confirmed. The NCS has reported that the epicenter and depth of the quake are being assessed, and monitoring is ongoing for any aftershocks.
Authorities in the affected areas are on alert, and residents have been advised to stay cautious and follow safety protocols. More details are awaited as emergency teams evaluate the situation on the ground.
“The epicentre of the earthquake was in the Pakistan region. The earthquake occurred 10 km inside Earth’s crust. Mild tremors were also felt in J&K.”
Seismologically, Kashmir Valley is situated in an earthquake-prone region, where earthquakes in the past have wreaked havoc. On October 8, 2005, an earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale occurred at 8.50 am with the epicentre in Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Over 80,000 people were killed in the earthquake on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC). The 2005 earthquake was also felt in Afghanistan, Tajikistan, India and in the Xinjiang region. The severity of the damage caused by the earthquake is attributed to severe upthrust. Although not the largest earthquake to hit this region in terms of magnitude, the earthquake of 2005 is considered the deadliest, surpassing the 1935 Quetta earthquake. It was the fifth-deadliest natural disaster of the decade.
