2013 Balochistan earthquakes
| UTC time | 2013-09-24 11:29:47 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Balochistan, Pakistan |
| Total damage | US$100 million (equivalent to $135 million in 2024) |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Aftershocks | 50 ≥Mw 4.0 (as of 25 September 2014) Largest is Mw 6.8 |
| Casualties | 840 fatalities, 619 injuries |
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. 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.