2021 Balochistan earthquake
An earthquake hit Pakistan's Balochistan province near the city of Harnai on 7 October 2021.[3][4] The moment magnitude was 5.9 Mwb . It killed at least 23 and injuring 300. The earthquake happened a day before the anniversary of the 2005 Kashmir earthquake.
| Date | {{{date}}} |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.9 Mwb (USGS)[1] |
| Depth | 9.0 km (5.6 mi) |
| Epicenter location | 30°13′12″N 68°00′50″E / 30.220°N 68.014°E Balochistan, Pakistan |
| Countries or regions affected | {{{countries affected}}} |
| Max. intensity | VII (Very strong) |
| Aftershocks | mb 4.6[2] |
| Casualties | 23 killed, 300 injured, "scores" missing |
References
- ↑ "M 5.9 - 14 km NNE of Harnai, Pakistan". United States Geological Survey. 7 October 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ↑ "M 4.6 - 9 km E of Harnai, Pakistan". earthquake.usgs.gov. U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ↑ "At least 20 killed as 5.9-magnitude earthquake rocks parts of Balochistan". Dawn. 7 October 2021. https://www.dawn.com/news/1650594/at-least-20-killed-as-59-magnitude-earthquake-rocks-parts-of-balochistan.
- ↑ (in Urdu) Balochistan: A severe earthquake in Harnai area, 18 people killed. 7 October 2021. https://www.bbc.com/urdu/pakistan-58823973. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
