The severity of the damage caused by the earthquake is attributed to severe upthrust. Over 86,000 people died, a similar number were injured, and millions were displaced. It is considered the deadliest earthquake in South Asia, surpassing the 1935 Quetta earthquake.
The severity of the damage from this earthquake can be attributed to substantial uplift. Approximately 86,000 people lost their lives, a similar number were injured, and millions were displaced. This event is considered the deadliest in South Asia, surpassing the 1935 Quetta quake.