Strong aftershock hits Pakistan
2005-10-13 08:11
Islamabad - A strong aftershock shook Pakistan's capital early on Thursday morning, four days after an earthquake killed tens of thousands and left millions homeless.
Buildings moved for a few seconds during the short temblor. The magnitude of the aftershock was not immediately clear, or if it caused any damage.
Saturday's 7.6-magnitude quake demolished whole towns, mostly in the Himalayan region of Kashmir.
The aftershock was also felt in Abbotabad, in the foothills of the area worst hit in the main quake, where it shook buildings but did not appear to cause any damage.
The death toll from Saturday's quake was believed to be more than 35 000, and tens of thousands more were injured.
Saturday's quake was centred about 100km northeast of Islamabad in the forested mountains of Pakistani Kashmir. At least 22 aftershocks followed within 24 hours, including a 6.2-magnitude temblor.
- AP