1993 Latur earthquake

The 1993 Latur earthquake, a devastating seismic event, occurred on September 30, 1993, in the Latur district of Maharashtra, India. Registered at a magnitude of 6.4 on the Richter scale, it resulted from the release of built-up stress along the tectonic plate boundary in the region. The earthquake struck in the early hours, devastating several villages and towns, with Latur and Osmanabad as the hardest-hit areas. The disaster led to the death of approximately 9,748 people and left over 30,000 injured, while also displacing hundreds of thousands. Extensive damage to infrastructure included the collapse of buildings, schools, and hospitals, prompting a significant national and international humanitarian response to assist survivors and facilitate reconstruction efforts.