Top 7 Deadliest Earthquakes In The History Of India
By Anshika Verma04, Nov 2023 04:12 PMjagranjosh.com
Kashmir Earthquake, 2005
There was a significant loss of life and property on the Pakistani side. The Indian Army provided assistance and ran treatment camps in both India and Pakistan.
Gujarat Earthquake, 2001
This earthquake resulted in extensive damage. Only after six months of intensive relief work by all societal segments could normalcy be restored.
Uttarkashi Earthquake, 1991
This earthquake damaged over 42,000 homes and buildings, leaving many people homeless. Over 1300 villages were completely devastated.
Koynanagar Earthquake, 1967
The region with the most seismic activity is Koynanagar. There are up to 20 recorded earthquakes that have occurred in Koynanagar.
Assam Earthquake, 1897
The Assam earthquake occurred on June 12, 1897. India suffered 1,542 fatalities from this earthquake, which also severely damaged its infrastructure.
Bihar Earthquake, 1934
One of the most dangerous earthquakes in Indian history occurred in 1934. Munger and Muzaffarpur towns were completely destroyed.
Indian Ocean Earthquake, 2004
The devastation was so great that even islands in the middle of the Indian Ocean vanished or submerged three to five meters below the surface.
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