1935 Quetta earthquake
| UTC time | 1935-05-30 21:32:57 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 904311 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 31 May 1935 |
| Local time | Between 2:33 and 3:40 (PKT) |
| Magnitude | 7.7 Mw |
| Depth | 15 kilometers (9.3 mi) |
| Epicenter | 29°30′N 66°48′E / 29.5°N 66.8°E |
| Areas affected | Balochistan, British India (now Pakistan) |
| Max. intensity | MMI X (Extreme) |
| Casualties | 30,000–60,000 |
An earthquake occurred on 31 May 1935 between 2:30 am and 3:40 am at Quetta, Baluchistan Agency (now part of Pakistan), close to the border with southern Afghanistan. The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.7 Mw and anywhere between 30,000 and 60,000 people died from the impact. It was recorded as the deadliest earthquake to strike South Asia until 2005. The quake was centred 4 km south-west of Ali Jaan, Balochistan, British India.