At least six people were reportedly killed in an earthquake measuring 7.8 which struck southwest Pakistan. Tremors were felt across the region and as far as New Delhi.
The US Geological Survey has measured the quake at 7.8 magnitude. The quake struck in Balochistan, just 69 km north-northeast of Awaran, the nearest city. A “RED” alert has been issued by the agency. This means estimated fatalities of over 1,000 and damages costing over $1 billion.
“The earthquake also created a new island off Pakistan’s Gwadar coastline, according to local paper Express News. The island stands approximately half a mile into the sea. A crowd reportedly gathered to observe the new island, which apparently has a mountainous terrain.”
I was reading an article, and it says that Pakistan has been hit by more deadlier disasters in first 10 years of 21st century than in the whole 20th century.
Inna lillahe wa inna ilayhi raajiyoon. Over 40 people killed.