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| UTC time | 2013-09-24 11:29:47 |
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| ISC event | 608458290 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 24 September 2013 |
| Local time | 16:29:48 PKT (UTC+5) |
| Magnitude | Mw 7.8 |
| Depth | 12.8 kilometres (8.0 mi) |
| Epicenter | 26°57′04″N 65°30′04″E / 26.951°N 65.501°E |
| Type | Oblique-slip |
| Areas affected | Pakistan |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent)[1] |
| Aftershocks | 50 ≥Mw 4.0 (as of 25 September 2014) Largest is Mw 6.8 |
| Casualties | 840 killed, 700 injured |
The 2013 Balochistan earthquakes were the deadliest to affect Pakistan since 2005. The mainshock, occurring on 24 September, had a moment magnitude of 7.8 and maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). It had an epicenter located in Awaran District, 113 km (70 mi) northwest of Bela.[1] The mainshock killed over 820 people, injured hundreds of others, and left 100,000 people homeless. The Awaran District was among the worst affected with 80 percent of its housing stock damaged or destroyed. On 28 September, the region was affected by a Mw 6.8 aftershock, killing an additional 15 people. Rescue and recovery efforts were severely hampered by insurgents who attacked military troops sent to distribute aid. These attacks also prompted the Pakistan government to close its doors to international aid.
- ^ a b ANSS. "M 7.7 – 63 km NNE of Awaran, Pakistan 2013". Comprehensive Catalog. U.S. Geological Survey.