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19 Years Since the Devastating Earthquake in Pakistan: Remembering October 8, 2005

8Oct

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

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19 Years Since the Devastating Earthquake in Pakistan: Remembering October 8, 2005

Today marks 19 years since the devastating earthquake hit Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on October 8, 2005. The earthquake claimed over 80,000 lives and left many regions in ruins. People across the country are observing this anniversary with respect and a strong commitment to improving disaster preparedness. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.6, struck at 8:52 AM, severely affecting areas like Muzaffarabad, Balakot, Islamabad, and other northern parts of Pakistan. It destroyed entire villages and key infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, roads, and bridges. More than 100,000 people sustained injuries, and countless others lost their homes. To honor the victims and raise awareness about natural disaster safety, communities across AJK are holding events. Author...

Earthquake Jolts Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Swat and Adjacent Areas

10Aug

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Pakistan

Earthquake Jolts Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Swat and Adjacent Areas

On Saturday, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Swat district and nearby areas experienced a noticeable earthquake. The tremor, measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale, shook Mingora and its surroundings. The Pakistan Meteorological Department reported that the earthquake originated 200 kilometers underground, with its epicenter near the Tajikistan border. Despite the earthquake's magnitude, people have not reported any casualties or property damage from the affected areas. After the tremor, many residents fled their homes in panic and began reciting verses from the Holy Quran. Emergency services and local authorities have found no reports of injuries or damage from the capital or neighboring regions. This event is the second earthquake to hit Mingora recently. On July 2, a similar tremor with a ma...

7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Taiwan, 9 Died & Many Injured

4Apr

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Global

7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Taiwan, 9 Died & Many Injured

On Wednesday morning, a powerful earthquake of 7.2 magnitude hits Taiwan. It causes huge destruction and claims nine lives. The earthquake monitoring agency said the quake measured 7.2 on the Richter scale. However, the U.S. Geological Survey reported it as 7.5 on the earth scale. It is the strongest quake in last twenty five years, struck during rush hours. More than 1000 people got injured and a large number of buildings become damaged. The epicentre of the earth quake was the east coast of Taiwan, where buildings leaned dangerously and and some fell down entirely. In the capital city of Taipei, about 150 kilometers away, older buildings lost their roof tiles. Due to continued shaking, school moved students to safer places. Quickly, rescue teams rushed to Hualien to s...

Third Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan in a Week

16Oct

By Aqsa Azam2 Comments

Global

Third Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan in a Week

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit Afghanistan, killing at least 11 people and injuring dozens more. The third earthquake struck in the province of Herat, near the border with Iran. The United States Geological Survey says that the earthquake was the strongest to hit Afghanistan in decades. A third earthquake has shaken western Afghanistan, just days after two powerful tremors caused over 1,000 casualties in the region. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), this latest quake was 6.3 and occurred near the city of Herat. Moreover, it originated 6.3 kilometers (four miles) beneath the surface. Local health authorities have confirmed one fatality and over 100 individuals are currently receiving medical attention at the regional hospital, as reported by the World Health Organizati...

Qatar donated FIFA Village Cabins to Earthquake victims

17Feb

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Global

Qatar donated FIFA Village Cabins to Earthquake victims

Qatar donated 10,000 cabins and caravans from last year's FIFA World Cup to provide shelter for survivors of the Turkish and Syrian earthquakes, officials said. The gas-rich Gulf nation says it had always planned to donate the mobile homes. They were needed to help house some of the 1.4 million fans who descended on the small country during soccer's biggest tournament. An initial batch of 350 structures was shipped out on Sunday, the Qatar Fund for Development said. The magnitude 7.8 and 7.5 quakes that struck nine hours apart on Feb. 6 killed more than 35,000 people in southeastern Turkey and war-torn northern Syria. The toll is expected to climb even further as search and rescue teams find more bodies. Also See; Rescue 1122 got appreciation during its rescue operations in Turkey ...