Historical Events tagged with "muzaffarabad"
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Natural Disasters
Devastating Kashmir Earthquake Rattles the Region
October 8th, 2005 19 years ago
A massive 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Kashmir, causing immense destruction and loss of life. Epicentered near the city of Muzaffarabad, it impacted areas in both Pakistan and India. The quake resulted in an estimated death toll between 86,000 and 87,351 people, while around 69,000 to 75,266 individuals were injured. The disaster rendered approximately 2.8 million people homeless, making it one of the deadliest earthquakes in recent history.
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