Natural Hazard (Tectonic): Pakistan (Kashmir) Earthquake (LEDC)
On 8th October 2005, an earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale hit the Kashmir region of Pakistan. The earthquake was the result of collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates.
* It measured 7.6 on the Richter scale.
* It occurred at 08:50:38 Pakistan Standard Time (03:50:38 GMT).
* The co-ordinates of the epicentre were 34°29′35″N, 73°37′44″E.
* An estimated 4 million people in the area were left homeless.
* At least 86,000 people were killed.
* At least 32,335 buildings collapsed in Anantnag, Baramula, Jammu and Srinagar, Kashmir.
* It occurred on the boundary of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
* The heaviest damage occurred in the Muzaffarabad area, Kashmir.
* There were 147 aftershocks recorded in the first day after the quake.
* The strongest aftershock measured 6.2 on the Richter scale.
Primary effects:
Buildings collapsed.
79000 people were killed.
Landslides, and large cracks appeared in the ground.
Secondary effects:
Broken sewerage pipes contaminated water supplies and spread disease.
People died of cold during the harsh winter.
Short term Response:
The army and emergency services arrived to join the rescue effort.
Tents were given out by charities.
Aid workers arrived from abroad to find survivors and treat the injured.
Long term Response:
Schools and hospitals were rebuilt.
Building regulations were improved to reduce damage and the death rate in future earthquakes.
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