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A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck a remote part of northwestern Nepal, killing at least 129 people and injuring 140 others. The quake, the deadliest since 2015, toppled multiple buildings and caused widespread damage. Rescue efforts are underway, but officials fear the death toll could rise as they have not been able to establish contact in the hilly area near the epicenter. India has expressed solidarity with Nepal and offered assistance.
At least 69 people have been killed and dozens injured after a magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck the Jajarkot district in western Nepal. The shallow quake, which occurred late on Friday night, caused brick houses to collapse and was felt as far away as Kathmandu and New Delhi. Rescue and relief operations are underway, but blocked roads and remote areas are hindering efforts. Nepal is prone to earthquakes due to its location on a major fault line, and in 2015, two earthquakes claimed the lives of around 9,000 people and caused widespread destruction.
At least 69 people were killed and dozens injured in Nepal when a strong earthquake struck the western area of Jajarkot. The quake, initially reported as a magnitude 6.4, was later downgraded to 5.7 by the German Research Centre for Geosciences. Rescue and search teams are facing difficulties reaching the affected areas due to blocked roads caused by dry landslides. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has ordered immediate rescue and relief operations. Tremors were felt in neighboring districts and as far away as New Delhi, India. In 2015, Nepal experienced two devastating earthquakes that resulted in the deaths of around 9,000 people.