Contemporary era · 2013
2013 Balochistan earthquakes
The 2013 Balochistan earthquakes were the deadliest to affect Pakistan since 2005. The mainshock, occurring on 24 September, had a moment magnitude of 7.8 and maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). It had an epicenter located in Awaran District, 113 km (70 mi) northwest of Bela. The mainshock killed over 820 people, injured hundreds of others, and left 100,000 people homeless.
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- When
- 24 Sept 2013
- Where
- Pakistan
- Era
- Contemporary
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