Within 9 seconds, a devastating earthquake hit northern Pakistan on October 8, 2005, killing over 90,000 people and leaving 3 million homeless. The earthquake destroyed infrastructure and collapsed buildings, with many photographs showing ripped apart roads, toppled structures, and widespread rubble. Survivors were left without shelter as winter approached, raising urgent needs for temporary housing as people struggled with trauma. The disaster highlighted the importance of improving building foundations and construction practices in Pakistan to help reduce loss of life from future earthquakes.