Massive earthquake measuring 7.7 magnitude occurred in Pakistan on Tuesday (09/24/2013) at 16:29. The epicenter was 20 kilometers below ground areas Awaran district, Balochistan province. This place directly adjacent to the Iranian state. The death toll of more than 200 people. But there are unique from this earthquake. A new island has appeared which is located at 600 meters from the shoreline Gwadar.
The presence of this new island to disturb local residents curiosity. The island width 91 meters with a length of 36 meters. As for the height reached 18 meters to 21 meters. The island is out of the water after pressure from the seabed to the surface.
As a result many people are heading to the island using a boat. The island looks like a mound of rocks. Appearance just hours after the earthquake occurred. Recorded dozens of residents has been exploring the island to "kill" her curiosity.
"It looks very, very strange for me and also a bit scary because all of a sudden this big island emerged from the water," said Muhammad Rustam told AFP, as quoted Sec.
From observation AFP photographer, the island looks compact. It's just that the surface is filled with sand, rocks, mud up. Also seen many dead fish as come up to the surface. In addition it was also found that marine algae.
The small island has not given an official name. However, local residents gave him the nickname "Earthquake Island".
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