93 people were killed and more than 200 were injured in a strong earthquake 24th afternoon in southwestern Pakistan, according to foreign media reports. Baluchistan, Prov. Earthquakes not only destroyed many houses, but also led to a small island off the southern coast of Pakistan ...
The earthquake occurred at 4 o'clock in the afternoon local time, the USGS initially measured the magnitude of 7.4, focal depth of 29 km, but subsequently modified the data, the Pakistani meteorological Department gave a magnitude of 7.7.
According to media reports, due to the powerful earthquake, resulting in the sea bed rise, in the Arabian Sea of the Gwadar area (Gwadar) outside the coast of about 600 meters a small hill-shaped island.
Television footage shows a rocky terrain rising from sea level. Gathered many people at the shore to witness this rare sight.
The earthquake was felt strongly, the Indian capital New Delhi can feel the shaking, many high-rise buildings in the office staff ran to the streets. A government spokesman has declared a state of emergency in Avaland County, capital of Pakistan, where hundreds of mud houses have collapsed in the quake.
Small island on sea after strong earthquake in Pakistan
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