Code by Al Sutton
5 Tishri 5766 (8th Oct 2005) - the earthquake
SEISMIC ALERT: PAKISTAN 8 OCTOBER 2005 03:50 UTC 7.6 MW
DATE
: 08 October 2005
ORIGIN TIME : 03:50 38s UTC
LAT/LONG : 34.43° North / 73.54° East
DEPTH : 10 km
MAGNITUDE : 7.6 Mw
LOCALITY : Northern Pakistan, (95 km NNE of Islamabad)
Latest
reports indicate that the confirmed number of people killed in all areas
hit by the earthquake is 55,000. It is estimated that that figure may
rise to at least 79,000. Over 81,000 people have been injured. Extensive
damage has occurred throughout Kashmir and other northern areas. Numerous
towns have been severely affected and some villages completely destroyed.
An estimated 2.8 million people have been made homeless This earthquake
has had an impact on Pakistan, northern India and parts of Afghanistan.
