Earthquake in Pakistan on 21 march, 2023
On March 21, 2023, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck Pakistan's northern region, near the border with Afghanistan. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers and was felt across a wide area, including the capital city of Islamabad and neighboring countries. The earthquake caused significant damage in the affected areas, with reports of buildings collapsing and roads being destroyed. The impact area of the earthquake covered a large portion of northern Pakistan, including the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab. The city of Peshawar, located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was particularly hard hit. Many buildings in the city, including hospitals and schools, sustained significant damage, and there were reports of casualties. In the nearby city of Rawalpindi, a building collapsed, trapping several people inside. The earthquake also caused landslides in the affected areas, blocking roads and hampering rescue efforts. In some areas, communication lines were...
