On October 8, 2005, a devastating 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck northern Pakistan, Indian-administered Kashmir, and parts of Afghanistan. The earthquake killed over 80,000 people and left millions more homeless. Entire villages were flattened, and infrastructure was severely damaged, making rescue and recovery efforts extremely difficult. The event triggered a massive international humanitarian response to aid the survivors. Despite the challenges, the tragedy sparked greater regional cooperation and awareness of earthquake preparedness.