On October 8 at 8:50:39 Pakistan Standard Time, an earthquake in Azad Kashmir struck. It primarily hit Muzaffarabad, but it also had an impact on Balakot, a city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and some regions of Jammu and Kashmir, which are managed by India.
Moment magnitude was 7.6, and the maximum Mercalli intensity was VIII (Severe). Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Chinese Xinjiang all felt vibrations as a result of the earthquake, which also had an impact on other nations. Severe upthrust is thought to be responsible for the magnitude of the earthquake's devastation. Since the 1935 Quetta earthquake, this earthquake is thought to have killed the most people in South Asia.
As a result, there is a very high potential seismic danger in the area. Prior to October 8th, 2005, the Geological Survey of Pakistan created a seismic hazard zonation map of Pakistan, which depicted a moderate level of risk in the Balakot region. The seismic hazard map of Pakistan has been updated following the Balakot earthquake. Balakot and Muzaffarabad are currently located in seismically dangerous areas. However, it is suggested that main active tectonic units be included and that the seismicity parameter be assumed in order to update the seismic hazard zoning maps for Pakistan.
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