Kashmir Earthquake Kills 86,000, Leaves 2.8 Million Homeless – October 8, 2005
The 7.6 Mw Kashmir earthquake leaves 86,000–87,351 people dead, 69,000–75,266 injured, and 2.8 million homeless.
Date: October 8, 2005
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