1555 Kashmir earthquake
The 1555 Kashmir earthquake occurred at around midnight in the month of Ashvin in the Hindu calendar, or September in the Gregorian calendar, although the exact day of occurrence is not known. The earthquake seriously impacted the Kashmir Valley in present-day Pakistan and northwestern India. A moment magnitude (Mw ) of 7.6 to 8.0 and Modified Mercalli intensity of XII (Extreme) has been estimated for the earthquake. Thought to be one of the most destructive in the Kashmir Valley, the earthquake caused serious widespread damage and ground effects, killing an estimated 600–60,000 individuals.
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| Local date | September 1555 |
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| Local time | Midnight |
| Magnitude | 7.6–8.0 Mw |
| Depth | Shallow |
| Epicenter | 33.5°N 75.5°E |
| Type | Thrust |
| Areas affected | India, Pakistan |
| Max. intensity | MMI XII (Extreme) |
| Landslides | Yes |
| Foreshocks | Several months prior |
| Aftershocks | Lasted several months |
| Casualties | 600–60,000 dead |
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