Earthquake in Pakistan: Casualties have exceeded 300 people

Pakistani officials said casualties could continue to rise as some people were still trapped in the pile of rock and earth after the quake.

The death toll rose to 19 and more than 300 were injured after a September 24 earthquake of 5.8 devastated the area of ​​Mirpur, in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir.

Pakistani officials say casualties could continue to rise as some people remain trapped under the rubble.

The scene of an earthquake in Pakistan.(Source: Gulf News).

The house collapsed due to an earthquake on the outskirts of Mirpur district, Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, on September 24, 2019.(Photo: AFP / TTXVN).

The town of Jatlan in Mirpur is the most affected area. Some buildings collapsed and at least a 2 kilometer long section fell here. Search and rescue teams are approaching the affected areas and urging the victims to be taken to the hospital.

From New York (USA), Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, attending the United Nations General Assembly meeting, expressed his condolences to the families of the victims, and directed the authorities to take measures France urgently supports people affected by earthquakes.

According to a Pakistani earthquake monitoring center official, the epicenter was located 5km north of Jhelum district. With a depth of 10 km, earthquakes are more likely to cause damage in nearby areas.

The official added a 3.4 magnitude aftershock occurred 6 km from Jhelum and warned that there would be more aftershocks.

The quake also affected parts of northern India, including India-controlled Kashmir and the northern state of Punjab.

Indian media reported that the magnitude of the earthquake measured here was 6.3. There have been no reports of casualties or damage in neighboring Pakistan.