The document summarizes a presentation about earthquakes given by Habib Shah to Sir Syed Qasim at the University of Balochistan in Quetta. The presentation covered topics such as the definition of an earthquake, types of seismic waves, causes of earthquakes including plate tectonics, effects of earthquakes such as landslides and fires, and examples of major historical earthquakes including the 1960 Chile earthquake. It concluded with recommendations for earthquake preparedness by governments and individuals.