what is an earthquake?
An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the earths crust that creates seismic waves
Earthquake in pakistan!
At least 15 people were killed when a major earthquake hit Pakistan's south-west on Saturday, days after another quake in the same region killed 515 people.
The US Geological Survey said on its website that a 6.8 magnitude quake was felt in Pakistan's south-western Baluchistan province.
The Pakistani Meteorological Department measured the earthquake at 7.2 magnitude. The department said its epicentre was located about 90 miles (145km) west of the town of Khuzdar.
The US Geological Survey said on its website that a 6.8 magnitude quake was felt in Pakistan's south-western Baluchistan province.
The Pakistani Meteorological Department measured the earthquake at 7.2 magnitude. The department said its epicentre was located about 90 miles (145km) west of the town of Khuzdar.
WHAT'S a RICHter scale?
A numerical scale for expressing the magnitude of an earthquake on the basis of seismograph oscillations.