Hundreds Dead in Powerful Asian Earthquake

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A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan and India, resulting in over 160 fatalities and hundreds of injuries. The Pakistani army reported extensive damage, including entire villages buried under landslides. Major General Shaukat Sultan indicated that the death toll could reach 1,000, with significant destruction observed in areas north of Islamabad. The earthquake occurred at 8:50 a.m. local time, centered approximately 60 miles northeast of Islamabad, and was also felt in Afghanistan. The event has been described as a national tragedy and the worst earthquake in recent times, highlighting the severity of the situation and the urgent need for assistance.
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By CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA, Associated Press Writer

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake reduced villages to rubble in Pakistan and India on Saturday, killing more than 160 people and injuring hundreds. Pakistan's army described the damage as widespread and said it included villages buried in quake-induced landslides.

Pakistan's Geo television quoted Maj. Gen. Shaukat Sultan, the Pakistani army's chief spokesman, as saying 1,000 people were feared dead. Pakistani army officials who flew over quake-hit areas reported seeing hundreds of devastated homes in villages directly north of the capital Islamabad.

"The damage and casualties could be massive and it is a national tragedy," Sultan told The Associated Press. "The is the worst earthquake in recent times."

The U.S. Geological Survey said on its Web site the quake hit at 8:50 a.m. local time and had a magnitude of 7.6. It was centered about 60 miles northeast of Islamabad in the forested mountains of Pakistani Kashmir. The quake was also felt in Afghanistan.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051008/ap_on_re_as/pakistan_quake

We have a number of members in Pakistan and India. I hope all are OK.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005_Indian_subcontinent_earthquake
 
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Astronuc said:
We have a number of members in Pakistan and India. I hope all are OK.
Indeed. 7.6 is an extremely large quake.
 

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