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A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck major cities of Pakistan, including the northern areas on Monday, leaving at least 200 dead and more than 1,000 injured due to building collapses, landslides, stampedes and other quake related incidents.
The earthquake struck the country at 2:09pm today (Monday).
The death toll could climb in the coming days because communications are down in much of the remote mountainous region.
Forty minutes after the first earthquake, an aftershock of 4.8 magnitude was reported in the same area. Aftershocks are expected to continue in the affected areas.
While the magnitude of today’s earthquake is close to the devastating quake of 2005, the epicentre of the 2005 quake was shallow, causing more destruction, said analyst Faheem Zaman.
The earthquake in 2005 was at a depth of 26 km, while today’s earthquake was at a depth of 196 km.
Major updates
- Epicentre reported as Hindu Kush mountain range
- Casualties reported in Swat, Bajaur Agency, Kallar Kahar, Sargodha, Kasur, Malakand
- Communications services disrupted in Islamabad, Peshawar
- Tremors felt in Delhi, Kabul
- Emergency numbers for Peshawar 091921302 and 091921138
- Karakoram Highway blocked at five places due to landslides
At least 200 dead across Pakistan
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Fata 191
- Punjab 5
- Azad Jammu Kashmir 1
- Gilgit Balitistan 3
Commissioner Malakand Division Usman told DawnNews that 137 people were killed in Malakand which comprises Swat, Upper and Lower Dir , Chitral, Shangla and Buner areas.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif ordered that 2,000 tents be sent to earthquake affected areas.
An MI-17 helicopter was also placed at the disposal of the KP government to carry out relief efforts.
“A nine-bed mobile hospital with team of surgeons will be dispatched to Dir immediately,” read a statement issued by the PM House.
Scores injured
Around 1,076 people were injured in incidents of roof and wall collapses mostly in the remote mountainous areas.
At least 194 injured were brought to Swat's Saidu Sharif Teaching Hospital, which does not have adequate medical facilities.
More than 100 wounded have been admitted to Peshawar's Lady Reading Hospital.
Tremors have been felt in major cities, including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Quetta, Kohat and Malakand.
US ready to provide quake assistance to Pakistan
The United States stands ready to provide support to the government of Pakistan, the White House said.
“The US government has been in touch with the governments in Afghanistan and Pakistan and we stand ready to provide any additional support that may be needed,” White House spokesman Josh Earnest told a briefing.
In Pakistan, USAID has existing partners who are ready to respond if necessary, Earnest added.
Paramedics treat a man injured in an earthquake at a hospital in Peshawar on October 26, 2015. -AFP
Rescue 1122 has been put on high alert in Punjab. The disaster response force is on standby and a code red has been imposed, Director General Rescue Punjab Retd Brig Dr Ashraf Zia said. Rescue 1122 Spokesman Jam Sajjad said there were no reports of deaths in Lahore.
A patient is brought to a hospital after severe earthquake was felt in Mingora, the main town of Pakistan's Swat valley. -AP
Communication services have been disrupted in Islamabad, where walls swayed back and forth and people poured out of office buildings in a panic, reciting verses from the Holy Quran.
Paramedics treat a girl injured in an earthquake at a hospital in Peshawar. -AFP
A building has also reportedly collapsed in Peshawar. Several mud huts collapsed in Balochistan's Zhob district.
Tremors were also felt in Kabul and New Delhi.
The full extent of the damage and the number of possible casualties is not yet known.
Modi calls Nawaz, offers assistance
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi telephoned Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and expressed condolences over the lives lost in the earthquake. He also offered assistance and cooperation to Pakistan in this hour of need.
Earlier, the Indian premier had contacted Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and shared initial damage assessment with him.
7.5 magnitude earthquake strikes
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) initially measured the quake's intensity at 7.7 then revised it down to 7.6 and later to 7.5.
Map showing the epicentre of the quake. ─ Dawn GIS
Vineet Gahlot, the director of seismology at the Indian Meteorological Department, said the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.7 and an epicentre deep in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. Pakistan state TV reported the same magnitude.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department, however, said the magnitude of the earthquake was 8.1.
Pakistani federal employees gather outside their offices after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake. -AFP
The quake was 196km deep and centred 82km southeast of Feyzabad in a remote area of Afghanistan in the Hindu Kush mountain range.
According to USGS, the epicentre is 67km from Chitral.
Pakistani Army soldiers observe the damaged wall of a fort used by security forces after an earthquake in Peshawar. -AFP
Rescue operation
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has directed all federal, civil, military and provincial agencies to declare an immediate alert and mobilise all resources to ensure the security of citizens of Pakistan. All agencies have been directed to move out with their resources.
The prime minister has contacted Governor KP and has directed him to mobilise tribal administration immediately for relief, rescue and damage assessment in the affected regions.
On the directions of the PM, a crisis cell has also been formed to coordinate with all federal, civil, military and provincial agencies for damage assessment and rescue and relief efforts. The cell will work round the clock.
The premier has also directed Governor Gilgit Baltistan to immediately reach Gilgit and take charge of rescue and relief efforts in the region.
Joint Secretary Prime Minister Office Kazim Niaz will head the crisis management cell at the PM Office. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), respective Provincial Disaster Management Authorities, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) and Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (Erra) will be part of the crisis management cell.
President Mamnoon Hussain has expressed grief over the loss of lives in the natural calamity.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations, Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif has directed army personnel to reach out where required to help affected people without waiting for orders.
A view of a roadblock caused by a landslide in Gilgit-Baltistan region. -Photo courtesy Hussain Nagri
Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif arrived in Peshawar to personally supervise rescue and relief efforts.
Pakistan and the region, along an active continental plate boundary, is often hit by earthquakes. In September 2013, a magnitude-7.7 quake struck Pakistan's Balochistan province, killing around 800 people. In 2005, the country was hit by a 7.6-magnitude earthquake that killed more than 73,000 people and left about 3.5 million homeless.
Tremors also felt in Balochistan
Earthquake tremors were also felt in Quetta and other parts of Balochistan. People came out of their houses and shops and moved towards deserted areas in the aftermath of powerful earthquake, which struck Pakistan and Afghanistan.
"We have not received any report about any casualty," Tahir Munir Minhas, the Director General PDMA told DawnNews.
The tremors were also felt in Zhob, Killa Saifullah and other areas close to the Afghan border.
All deputy commissioners across the province have been put on high alert to cope with any emergency situation, Minhas said. Panic prevailed among the people after strong tremors in the province.
Quetta is located in an earthquake-prone zone. The city was razed to ground within 30 seconds in 1935's deadliest earthquake.
Various parts of Balochistan including Ziarat, Mashkail and Awaran have been destroyed in deadly earthquakes in recent years.
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Google launches 'Person Finder' after quake
After the earthquake that jolted parts of South Asia on Monday, Google launched its Person Finder service that allows individuals to post and search for information.
Launched for the first time in 2010, the tech company's service is made live after natural disasters, attempting to make accessible information about missing people.
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It was too strong and lengthy. Reminds me of 8 Oct 2005. Lets hope everyone is safe!
Felt it in lahore everything in the house shook quite violently for 3 to 4 minutes.
also in bahawalpur
and Attock as well. It lasted almost 1:30 minutes
Was a huge one in sahiwal. I hope everybody everywhere is safe.
Oh my God! It was Scarry... Felt In Faisalabad too.
Massive earthquake must be near to 7.0
Ya Ali Madad
Never felt massive earthquake like this in New delhi. Whole delhi is on streets right now.
Hope everythink is Ok.
Oh my God! It was really scary. Felt In Faisalabad too.
Earth q jolted Sargodha for several minutes.so long...
So scary !! May god saves all lives? It jolted whole northern India as well.
Massive jolts felt in Sheikhupura.
I sincerely hope everyone is absolutely fine. The tremors that I felt here in Delhi were scary.. My entire house was shaking like anything. Hope everybody in Pakistan, northern India and especially in the higher reaches of India, Pakistan and Afghanistan are fine...
God bless all!
Felt in Mehmood Kot near Multan too. Everything jolted for 5 to 10 minutes.
It was massive. Safe everyone Inshallah.
YOUR COMMENT massive earthquak 7.7 magnitude
i felt in my office tower karachi
As Strong as of 8th Oct.
Plea again to wake up dear Pakistanis, there is someone having our strings to obey him. Another reminder!
Lasted for a minute in Islamabad ... 7.6 is a massive hope everyones alright
Massive earthquake in Sheikhupura. It shook everything for about 2 minutes.
It also in Gilgit Baltistan, God save everyone.
Lasted for a minute in Islamabad ... 7.6 is massive ... hope everyones alright
That was something! High magnitude and lasted for long time.
OMG! it's for long time earthquake felt in sgd Punjab.
Felt in New Delhi.
This just made me realise how helpless we are at such times
Hope every one is safe in Pakistan.
The earth quake was huge, we are in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan and we also felt jolts, hope and pray that everyone is safe.
it was very scary here in Delhi. long One.
In Bahawalpur, it was really strong. It lasted for about 5 minutes. Intensity was high and it was terrifying as hell.
Prayers from Germany!
@Delhiite!! Thanks a lot for your concern and we'll wishes. We also hope and pray that everyone is fine on both sides of the border. Take care
Hope there are no casualties! May God keep everyone safe!
It was a massive earthquake. It was difficult to walk. It was too scary.
my GB home was squeaking all the time. Dust flew off the mountains...
Was traveling in metro.... Stranded 100m # underground
Very strong jolts in KABUL. Our building was immediately evacuated.
but i didnt feel it here in quetta. hope everyone is safe and fine
I've also slightly felt tremors while sitting in Govt Degree College Ghotki.
IT was So SCARY ,,,hope evryone would be SAFE
a very strong earthquakes feel in sangla hill people go out from there houses
Lasted for a minute in chandigarh. Hope everyone is safe.
Epic center was just 196 Km from the lithosphere. Unusually marvelous nature in action.
In Mardan it was as strong as 2005 and continued upto 5 minutes
Felt it in Lodhran too for almost a couple of minutes.
tremors felt in Larkana Sindh..duration was about 3 mins
We all are connected from Afghanistan to Pakistan to India, at least with earthquake!
felt in kasur everything in tha house shook quite violently for 3 to 4 minute
Strong Tremors felt in Gujranwala too. Hope everyone is safe!
In my city Taunsa Sharif we feel earthquakes at 2:12pm.
No earth quack in central India
nothing felt in Karachi.
A house roof collapsed in Kabal Swat. All family members in the house received severe injuries. Reports of casualties from other areas of Tehsil Kabal are emerging.
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The USGS website says 7.5 actually
May God Bless every one.It is duty for all to stand with affected people.Whatever you can , please do it.
We felt it really strongly in Shimla(India). My bed was shaking violently.
Prayers from Saudi Arabia
Islamabad shaken up, all buildings evacuated.
Is everyone fine there...? Felt jolts in Delhi too..
Nothing in Bombay and Bangalore
Lets hope everyone across the region is safe. One wouldn't expect too much physical damage going by the reported remoteness and depth of the epicentre but any loss of life will be tragic.
8.1 Richter Scale as told to the channels by Mr. Haneef of Met. Deptt.
Its recorded depth was 176 km and probably this is what saved us this time otherwise 7.7 magnitude is really huge
very strong indeed i was waiting on road for my dad , and their i felt it was too long
Hope every one is safe in India and Pakistan.. prayers for betterment of world
~from India
hoping and praying for everyone's safety!!
Astaghfirullaha rabbi min kulli zambin wa atoobu ilayhi
@mr kayne I live in Lahore too but nothing shook "violently". Please stay calm.It did last longer but was gentle.
In Dammam Saudi Arabia, we also felt the shock. May be of less intensity, but we felt it for a few seconds.
Be prepared for aftersock.
Unable to contact home in Chitral, Hope everyone is safe
I felt first time such intensity of earthquake in my life at Skardu Northern Areas of Pakistan also..
Prayers from Pune, India!
hope both india and pakistan are ok,,best wishes frm nepal.
I felt in Office in Ludhiana Indian Punjab
mountains in skardu covered with dust due to jolt..expect land slides in a vast area
i hope everybody is OK. massive jolts were felt in pattoki (kasur).
NO 7.7 8.1
It was vary strong.
This earthquake was very dangerous It was till like 1 or 2 minutes This one was very big earthquake so please every on bevare Small earthquakes will come till 1 or 2 weeks And do not lock or close your doors because if the earthquake comes the doors will be locked by it's self And I live in Islamabad Here it was 8.1 magnitude Everyone this was more bigger earthquake then that happen in 2005 October 8
Even we felt @ ahmedabad ( Gujarat)
We fight, but when Pakistan hurts heart of India bleeds. pray for victims and families.
It felt in Haridwar (Uttarakhand, India ) also.
ITS' 7.5!!!
may God forgive us all
Kashmir valley also got shaked n sopore most... Bt no casuality in sopore n everybody outside their homes .....
@rakrl - . nothing felt in Karachi.
I'm on the 10th floor of a tall building in Karachi. Noone felt the earthquake here
Was felt in Nowshera, very strong and scary! I hope everyone is safe.
Also felt in IoK
May every one safe with the grace of Almighty.... Once again reminder by the creator
Also felt in Skardu... very strong and frightening....
Also in Srinagar...it was quite voilent
Need updates from Gilgit Baltistan please.
i hope every one is safe and sound.
I pray for well being of all pakistani friends.
At first I thought it will stop but it continued and later became very strong; May God protect us all!Ameen.
It was so severe quake. Stronger than 2005. May Almighty save everyone
Earth quake Also felt at kot addu district Muzaffar grah
Earth quake also felt at KOT ADDU District Muzaffer Grah
Felt it in KOT ADDU
@Sunil bhalla Imagine what it could be in islamabad, it was like not stopping
The current earthquake is largest of this era. A largest earthquake in the 20th Century occurred on 31 May 1935, in Baluchistan region near Quetta was in the range of Mw 7.7 - Mw 7.8. It completely devastated the city of Quetta, killed between 35,000 to 60,000 people and injured thousands in the region.
I am near Pakistan Border, Bikaner, I didnt feel any shock. May God help affected people. I pray for least damage.
it was 8.1 , stronger than 2005
YOUR COMMENTE how many people were killed in this earthquack and the ratio of this earhrquack are how much high than 8 oct earth quak
From Toronto, Canada, our prayers are with all the affected people.
I felt it here in Karachi while sitting in my office. Unsure if anyone else noticed!
It was strong and more then 8 October, 2005. We received the strongest of it here in Chitral. Many houses and shops are collapsed in Town Chitral. God Knows about the upper and lower regions cuz Communication system has been demolished throughout.
This earthquake is really an "earthquake" for the poor of Pakistan only,
Pray for everyone's safty and. well being. There could be many casualties keeping in view the strenght of earthquake
The big one for the region is coming nearer and nearer!
Rex Minor
The message is clear: make best use of time you have in your hands instead of fighting over petty issues
Felt everything is moving here in Pune as well....then realized its effect Stay safe.
My heartfelt sympathies to all the affected families. Thank God, not much human damage is done since it's a huge earth quake hitting the Hindukush region. Let's all be united in this hour of grave crisis and pray for the affected people to recover fast.
I am keeping my fingers crossed and hoping against hope that not much serious damage is done to the infrastructure both in Afghanistan and Pakistan and that the Governments concerned will act fast in a positive direction and help improve the paralysed system in the affected parts.
The number will go high from 20 I hope not
May God protect every soul.
@Fareed Thank God nothing much happened.
Hope the casualties don't esacalate..everyone please take care..prayers ..
@analyses Maybe the quake was not strong enough to climb that tall building. Be safe.
Hope and pray for everyone's safety.
Let's pray for everyone's safety in Pakistan, Afghanistan and India.
God keeps reminding us of how insignificant we really are. Despite all are differences people of afghanistan pakistan and india are joined togther by nature..
May God safe the people of the affected areas....
may have good health and speedy recovery for all those injured in earth quack.
Ya Rab,pitty on us
Hope there are no more causalities. Prayers from India.
The sign and result of our sins and the cause of destruction humans are doing towards its real home Earth.
I hope casualties are limited.God bless all affected by this.
NEED INVESTMENT IN TECHNOLOGY TO DETECT EARTHQUAKE WARNING 30 MIN BEFORE ...
Thanked almighty when it stopped. Every body forgets science and remembers the Creator. Hope in normal times we remember Him.
God bless all.. India is with you !!!
As per my parents GB it was very strong as compare to 8 Oct 2005, Lets hope everyone is safe!
Condolenses on the loss of life and property.
hope everyone is safe
We will never leave u alone when disasters like this. offering our help. Prayers from India...................
Effected areas shall be handed over to Army for relief operations.
in swabi the earthquakse wer damage alote of houses and two women wer died
it was so strang
A massive one. Earnest prayers for everyone from UK. Still remember 2005 one as I was in Pakistan.
one act of god that India and Pakistan can't politicise. wake up people and stop fighting.
All TV channels are busy in updating about today's earthquake. While showing the footage they are using the word "manaazir ?????" which seems awkward & irritant in such tragic incidents; they may use the word "tasveerain ???????" or some other word instead.
It was a horrible experience here in Islamabad. But the intensity of shaking was less than that of 2005 earthquake because epicenter of this earthquake was 214 km deep while that of 2005 was only 10 km below the surface.
It was massive earth quake but AlhamdulleAllah we are save
2 after shocks of 4.8 ad 4.7 after the big one..source us geological web site
@SHIRISH That's not likely. What is viable is to ensure that earthquake resistant housing, like what they have in Japan and San Francisco, is available and enforced. Unfortunately, compliance is hard in poor counties.
@ramesh When there is a crisis, everyone gets irrational. But that's hardly something to emulate. Praying won't solve problems. Technology (quake resistant building) and real solutions (population education and crisis management teams) do.
@Hindutavi Rakshas Lets not get primitive with sin talk. The region is on a quake zone - where two giant plates have always been colliding. The death rates go up as population increases and as we build heavy multi-storey buildings that cannot sway with the quake. Now, we need to accept that and think of real solutions, not supernatural morality talk.
Heart Felt condolences for all demised , don't loose your spirit our prayers are with you.
I have never seen earth quake of such intensity in my entire life. Many people are injured and houses collapsed in Kohat.
Everyone, pls take adequate precautions. Be safe.
To the many invoking moralistic claims and supernaturalism: Sins don't cause earth quakes. Plate tectonics do.
This earthquake is a lesson for all.....it takes only a second to jump from this world to the next. I pray the whole of Pakistan is safe and its people become honest, reliable, and momins....
Prayers for the lost life and prayers for the safety of the citizens. I am sure life will recover and people will be able get out of this rude shock by the nature.
May God give strength to the families who have lose their near and dear ones in this natural calamity. People should stand united irrespective of their cast, creed, religion and nationality and help those who have faced huge financial loss and loss of family members. I pray for those affected people for their wellbeing.
juST saY aStagfaar
I feel sympathy for those who suffered due to earthquake......
I feel sympathy who suffered from earthquake.......
Hope for the safety of all affected.
May god save all
Tragic news from Hunza, 2 women are dead due to landslide here :(
I hope it does not bring to many miseries. It reminds me of 8 Oct 2005. The rugged and isolated Hazara and Swat districts of northern Pakistan were subjected to a magnitude 6.2 earth-quake on December 28, 1974. 5,300 were killed and approximately 17,000 injured. Most of the destruction was centered on the village of Pattan, located about 100 miles north of the capital city of Islamabad which was almost completely destroyed.
Several nations contributed millions of Dollars for the inhabitants of the quake stricken area. Very little was done to rebuild damaged infrastructure.
Pakistan Army, a ray of hope, a helping hand. My salutes to my brave soldiers.
How far was the center. That is what matters.
My deepest sympathy is with you on your losses. These are truly critical times hard to deal with. May God provide you with the need strength to cope during this very difficult time.
Pakistan win over England in test is marred by earthquake.
Pakistan win over England is a big victory which has been marred by earthquake to be honest. I being in office was glued to crickinfo where I read about the earthquake and since then I have been visiting CNN/ Dawn/ Tribune and News and felt so sad about those who are killed and injured in my beloved Pakistan. Iqbal HadiZaidi / Kuwait / zaidi4merdiplomat@hotmail.com
Never before felt so strong tremors in my life. Walls of my house shook violently for at least 50-60 seconds. Sad to hear so many casualties.
Himalayn region is prone to earth quakes due to at the junction of Indian plate and Eurasian tactonic plate. So scientist shoulf guide the gov to make quake protected buildings as in Japan they make wooden house.
Hope Kashmiris in occupied Kashmir are safe , no news about them ? very sad nobody to help them under occupying force.
Prayers for all. Dont have any other words to say. Hope relief reaches on time to all who have been affected.
realy shocked to hear this sad news,my deeply condolences are with u but it is the result of our deeds
God Bless too all of us, we are unite over self in present humble. Injures seek immediate first aid, Almighty with us.
The government of India has offered aid to Pakistan andAfghanistan as well.
I hope the countries accept the help and things go back to normalcy soon.
Condolences to the families of all those killed in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Speedy recovery to the injured.
@Saqib UK i dont think the people of India and Pakistan are fighting. It has always been the politicians and right now it is 90% of the media who are in to yellow journalism.
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who has been affected by this tragedy. We are praying for the safety of all those who are still waiting to receive help. Our deepest condolences go out to everyone who has lost someone in this unfortunate incident. The reports state that several hundred people have been admitted to hospitals across the country. We wish a full recovery to everyone who has been injured. We stand with the nation of Pakistan during this tragedy, and hope they find the strength to get through this difficult time.
Ali Khan Digital Engagement Team, USCENTCOM
Felt in East Panjab also but minor no loss reported, sorry for those who perished in this tradgy may their souls rest in piece.
@ravi Not every one is fine. Some died as per the news. Let us hope for minimum casualty although it is expected to increase as new inputs come in from different nook and corners.
@Rajan Talwar Do not get so scared. Earth Quake is part of life, we have to face it.
RIP.
magnitude was 8.1
Sad.RIP
RIP. Hope there is minimum loss across the border. Wishing for the speedy recovery of injured. Also as a warning please be prepared for aftershocks. A massive 7.7 Earthquake is usually followed by aftershocks of varying magnitudes over couple of days till the tectonic plate settles in its new position. Please take precautions and also tell your friends and relatives the same.
Terrible tragedy. Hope everyone makes through safely
I and my family fully support to those who have suffered from earthquake
Great sorrow
Suggestion for COAS Raheel Sharif: Our enemies can see it as an opportunity and try to sneak in to strike us back again in cities. Please keep focused on borders and we as people and local govt will get involved in disaster areas. I ask people keep an eye in your surrounding since we got to deal with internal threats as well. God Bless Pakistan!
my deepest condolence for the affected people in pakistan . I hope that by God's grace everything will be fine in the other side of the border.
In any incident man-made or natural, poor people suffer the most. My prayers and sympathies towards to the people of Pakistan from an Indian
Hope the casualties are minimal...
Prayers from USA for all countries affected.
Deepest condolences to all those people and families affected in Pakistan and Afghanistan. This is a grave period for the sub-continent with violent earthquakes happening very frequently in the Indian plate region due millennia of accumulated pressure. Scientists say that these earthquakes have not even released 20% of the pressure and fear a far worse and a massive earthquake striking the region anytime. Hope there is more regional co-operation in the region. Last time India launched operation Maitri t0 assist the people of Nepal. May God guide us and may the governments of India, Pakistan and Afghanistan overcome there differences and come together in this dark hour.
may God keep all Indians,Pakistanis and Afghans safe.
i was in school when the earthquake was held i was very scared ad i ran out of my class to ground ,it was of 8.1 i t was a aftershock of previous earthquake it well held again so be careful everyone,even there is tectonic plates in the middle of faisal mosque
It's big loss of valuable lives. Pray from God.
@Deewa ahmad the origin was 196 km deep today, 8 october was much more than of today, it was 26 km deep.... so today was not even half of oct 2005..
At this time of great tragedy due to the earthquake, we Indians offer our condolences and pray for the quick recovery of all those injured in Pakistan and Afghanistan. India also felt tremors in the northern region of the country. The Indian Prime Minister has extended support and offered assistance. I hope Pakistan would respond positively, at least with regard to healthcare professionals and medicines, to bring relief to the affected regions faster.
May God have mercy.
Salute to our great Pak Army and COAS Genral Raheel Sharif. They are heading the rescue and providing relief. While our PM Mian Nawaz Sharif is enjoying with family in England in his millions of pounds mansion.
I hope everyone give up their differences during this emergency time and come together to fight the natural calamity. Hope this brings an end to all kind of terrorism and brings more determination in the hearts of people of this region to build together a better and more prosperous world - condolences from India.
Unluckily, for the world's population, earthquakes are becoming frequent in densely populated areas. It is more alarming that their magnitude is increasing with time. The progressive societies which take people's welfare seriously start to plan to minimize the loss potential in terms of human lives and also collateral. Mostly in countries like Pakistan, the worst loss potential is from poverty stricken areas. It is true no science can hinder what nature strikes humanity with, but with modern technology, we should strive to shape our societies on a better structure that could at most neutralize the nature's deadly blows. Technology is available, skill is available, only willpower to do so isn't. Because that seems too much to ask from the political elite that is crippled with corruption.
Sad news.my deepest condolences. May the the souls RIP. God bless.
My prayers are with all the people affected by this tragedy.
Deepest condolences. A very sad day for Pakistan and Afghanistan. Hope we all work together to take care of the victims.
thts really very sad
It was too much strong and lengty .lets hopeeverone is safe !
According to geological expert who appeared on Dawn TV, only 20% energy below the earth had been released by this earthquake. 80% balance energy which is still left can result into bigger quakes of intensity more than 8. This can cover almost whole of Asia which is more bad news and require planning of constructing earthquake resistant buildings and massive arrangements for relief in all countries in this region. May God bless all and keep us safe.
Modi - if you want to help, this cross-border firing and killing of Pakistani's. That would be a big help.
May god bless Pakistan and Pakisanis , with live from india
I was on the road bringing my kids home from school, therefore, was thankfully spared the horrors of this yet another massive quake to hit the region. But, I can imagine the terrifying moments being posted here considering the outrageous magnitude of the quake.
We can do nothing about nature’s fury, however, dealing with its aftermath is well within our faculties. Everybody should contribute in whichever way they can to alleviate the sufferings of the most effected and most vulnerable (in every disaster – man made or natural) the hapless poor. God speed!
My condolences
Condolences to the families of those that died. Good luck to the recovery efforts. Wish a speedy recovery to the injured. We from India extend our sympathy.
What a Massive tremor felt even in New Delhi........ Hope for everyone in Pak & India are safe.... ..... Prayers from India...
My heart goes out to my brothers in Pakistan, hope the situation recovers the best it can and as quickly as it can, we are all at the mercy of mother nature - hope we do not face such a situation again... - Love and solidarity from India
Prayers!
Dawn, could you please set up contribution account to support the relief? I'll be really happy to contribute to the relief effort.
My heart goes out the people in that region. Is there anyway I can help?
Let me take a time to say this: I really dislike those people who say that this is the punishment from God. It's the shift of tectonic plates that cause earthquakes and not some imaginary deity getting on a killing spree.
It is a great tragedy. I am sure army will help the victims. I am also sure that the civilian government will be getting ready with the begging bowl - an opportunity for corruption money.
May God give strength to all who are affected to survive tough time. Entire world prayers are with you.
Pray for those who died and pray for well being of the survivors
October is not good for Pakistan. Earthquakes, miliatry coup etc. Hope losses are not so huge as in 8th October, 2005.
Condolences for those losing loved ones.
Thank you for sharing concerns and good wishes from across the border. Keep safe and well I pray.
We need to stay alert to face any eventuality whether it is natural or man-generated disasters. It would be recommended to adopt the disaster management course in the education syllabus of children at all levels. This is inevitable because hardly a day passes when we do not hear the bad news of bomb blasting or other terrorist activity. Disasters have become part of our life.We should not call out the army for rescue and assistance in all matters. They are not solely responsibility. They are already occupied with the duties which the civilian departments are supposed to do.
I wish I could do something for the humans impacted by this tragedy. God pls save innocent people
@Sen Thank you brother may God bless you. I hope and pray nothing like this happen again. May God give patience to families who have lost loved one.
Condolence by Indians.........
In accepting Indian offer let Pak politicians take it on humanitarian grounds and not from Hindu,muslim prizm.Let there be 1 month truce in hostilities to facilitate delivery of help services.
this was a big earthquake u want to see the video of earth quick then click on the link vidsstudio.com
WE need our education system to adopt a lesson to children as how to face earth quick in curriculum,
Pakistan is a nation of resilient people. We will come out of this tragedy just fine. May God bless every inch of our land!
Sorry to know many dead. My heart goes out for the children who lost their parents. May God with you.
@Gillani The lithosphere cracked again due to Subduction Pressure from the Indian Plate??
So this one was Deep-focus earthquakes compare to 2005 which was Shallow-focus earthquake.
Please detail please check this link http://www.kids-fun-science.com/earthquake-focus.html
RIP
Condolences for those losing loved ones. May God give strength to all who are affected to survive tough time. Prayers from Russia.
Earthquakes, and every natural phenomenon are not disasters, this is nature, humans have to live with nature. This is what humans have to understand.
Now it is the time to think and make strategies and implement them for safeguarding our brethren from future earthquakes as our northern parts are most prone to EQs.Nations survival and progress is in comprehensive planning and implementation to the highest degree.
Be safe all of you. Have faith. God loves us.
Prayers from Philippines. God bless all of us. Have faith.
@SAJU that would be very helpful to all of the people who will understand and know what to do in case of disasters like earthquake. To save move lives.
@kuka Don't lose hope. Pray and believe in our creator
Hope normalcy resumes fast in affected regions. These natural calamities remind how insignificant national boundaries are - which humans boast of .
It was 8.1 on Richter scale.