1935 Quetta earthquake
A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck Balochistan in British India, now part of Pakistan, killing between 30,000 and 60,000 people
In context
- When
- Friday, May 31 193591 years ago
- Category
- Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
- Era
- 20th century · 1930s
- Recorded from
- Wikipedia “On this day” feed
At a glance
Dates: From 1935.
What happened
A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck Balochistan in British India, now part of Pakistan, killing between 30,000 and 60,000 people
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When did 1935 Quetta earthquake happen?
May 31 1935 — 91 years ago, on a Friday.
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