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 Kashmir earthquake occur?
Oct
In which place a major earthquake occurred in India on 8 October 2005?
Muzaffarabad
How much did the 2005 Pakistan earthquake cost?
The direct damage caused by the earthquake is estimated at approximately Rs. 135.1 billion (US$2.3 billion).
How many people died in Balakot earthquake?
2005 Kashmir earthquake
| Kabul Islamabad Lahore | |
|---|---|
| UTC time | 2005-10-08 03:50:40 |
| Landslides | Yes |
| Aftershocks | 5.9 Mw 8 Oct at 03:57 5.8 Mw 8 Oct at 03:58 6.4 Mw 8 Oct at 10:46 |
| Casualties | 86,000–87,351 dead 69,000–75,266 injured 2.8 million displaced |
Who helped Pakistan in 2005 earthquake?
France – France is continuing its efforts to assist the earthquake victims in Pakistan. After sending many rescue teams with dogs and equipment for rescue operations, French aid to Pakistan was, in November 2005, reaching 10.5 million euros.
When was the last earthquake in Pakistan?
Latest earthquakes in Pakistan – list and map
| Date and time | Mag Depth | Nearest volcano (distance) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Jul 12:50 pm (GMT +4:30) (8 Jul 2021 08:20:55 GMT) 10 days ago | 5.1 174 km | 418 km (260 mi) |
| Wed, 7 Jul 2021 (GMT) (2 earthquakes) | ||
| 2021-07-08 04:22:13 IST (7 Jul 2021 22:52:13 GMT) 10 days ago | 4.1 10 km | 575 km (357 mi) |
Where is the safest place during an earthquake?
COVER your head and neck (and your entire body if possible) underneath a sturdy table or desk. If there is no shelter nearby, get down near an interior wall or next to low-lying furniture that won’t fall on you, and cover your head and neck with your arms and hands.