Strong Earthquake hits Kashmir

[Pastor Dale Morgan]

*Great Earthquakes In Diverse Places

Strong Earthquake hits Kashmir*

October 23rd, 2009 - 12:29 pm ICT by IANS

Srinagar, Oct 23 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale
hit Kashmir valley early Friday causing panic but no immediate reports
of casualties or damage.

The epicentre of the earthquake was in the Hindu Kush mountain range,
officials here said.

The temblor triggered panic among residents in the valley with many
rushing out of their homes.

“Homes swayed as people in our locality came out in the open. However,
there was relief as the earth stopped shaking,” said Manzoor Ahmad in
Srinagar.