These Are The Deadliest Natural Disasters In Modern History

Kashmir Earthquake, 2005

On October 8, 2005, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit Pakistan. The epicenter of the quake was in Kashmir, near the city of Muzaffarabad. The earthquake was so powerful that the tremors were felt in Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and the Chinese Providence of Xinjiang.

It is estimated that more than 100,000 people were killed and 106,000 were injured. Although the earthquake occurred on a Saturday, it was a normal school day in the region, so many students were in class during the event. Government officials also noted that over 19,000 children were killed due to collapsing schools. Ultimately, the natural disaster left 3.5 million people homeless and left the country reeling for years after.