1945 Balochistan earthquake
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| Date | 27 November 1945 |
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| Origin time | 21:56 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 8.1 Mw |
| Depth | 15 kilometers (9.3 mi) |
| Epicenter | 24°30′N 63°00′E / 24.5°N 63.0°ECoordinates: 24°30′N 63°00′E / 24.5°N 63.0°E |
| Areas affected |
British India Makran Coast |
| Max. intensity | X (Extreme) |
| Tsunami | 15.24 m (50.0 ft) |
| Casualties | 300–4,000 |
The 1945 Balochistan earthquake (Urdu: بلوچستان زلزلہ) occurred in British India at 5:26 PST on 28 November 1945 with a moment magnitude of 8.1 and a maximum perceived intensity of X (Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity scale.
The earthquake's epicenter was 97.6 kilometers south-southwest of Pasni in Balochistan and a tsunami caused damage along the Makran coastal region. Deaths from the event were reported to be at least 300 and as many as 4,000 people.
Another strong earthquake (7.3 Ms) occurred in nearly the same location on August 5, 1947, but not much is known about the event or its effects.
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