Strong quake hits Pakistan, at least 80 killed (Death tolls now rises to 160)

came in 20 mins ago

not sure if anyone posted this yet.

Yahoo News


preliminary magnitude is measured at 6.4 on the richter - USGS, Epicenter is 400 miles southwest of Islamabad.




[edit on 29-10-2008 by affeyee]

[edit on 29-10-2008 by affeyee]

death toll now stands at the range of 80 - 100 people. It is claim areas affected 70km (45 miles) north from Quetta (i assume is the epicenter) is thinly populated.

but death toll is expected to rise. latest update from : BBC News

It looks like Bush has cranked up HAARP one last time before he leaves office. I would expect some aftershocks, especially around the tribal regions SF has recently targeted.

At least 135 people have been killed after an earthquake of 6.4 magnitude hit Balochistan province in south-western Pakistan, officials say.

and it will continue to rise !

Source : BBC News

Does anyone know how common earthquakes are to this region? I always find it interesting when a country that we are bombing happens to have a natural disaster at the same time.

not frequent, but it is an earthquake region

latest Death toll rises to 160

Source : BBC News

Death Toll now Stand at 215!!

one interesting comment from yahoo news

Pakistan is no stranger to natural disasters, but the quake comes at an especially precarious time for the Muslim country, with the civilian government battling al-Qaida and Taliban attacks while grappling with a punishing economic crisis.

sounds like HAARP ??

source :Yahoo News



[edit on 30-10-2008 by asala]

Death toll stand at 215

"Rescuers are still scrambling to reach thousands of survivors facing another night in the open after Wednesday's earthquake in south-western Pakistan.

Up to 50,000 people may be homeless in Balochistan province following the 6.4 magnitude tremor. The official death toll has risen slightly to 215.
As well as shelter, villagers lack basic supplies, like blankets and food.
The quake comes as Pakistan's civilian government faces al-Qaeda and Taleban attacks, as well as an economic crisis."

Source: BBC NEWS