Earthquake in Pakistan 21 Mar 2023: At Least Nine Killed
Earthquake in Pakistan 21 Mar 2023: At Least Nine Killed On March 21, 2023, a strong earthquake struck the northern region of Pakistan, killing at least nine people and injuring dozens more. The earthquake, which had a magnitude of 6.4 on the Richter scale, hit the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province at around 11:00 a.m. local time, with its epicenter located in the Hindu Kush mountain range. The earthquake caused widespread panic and damage, with reports of collapsed buildings and infrastructure. Rescue teams and emergency services were quickly dispatched to the affected areas to provide assistance to those affected by the disaster. However, the rugged terrain of the mountainous region made it difficult for rescue teams to access some of the worst affected areas, leading to delays in the rescue efforts. The KP province is no stranger to earthquakes, being located in a seismically active region. However, the recent earthquake was particularly powerful, causing significant damage to buildi...