New Delhi: A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake shook Nepal on Friday night claiming as many as 143 lives while hundreds were reportedly injured.
UPDATES
- The tremors were felt in North India, including Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, and Bihar. Local authorities, though, did not receive reports of injuries or substantial damage.
- The earthquake’s epicentre was located in Nepal at a depth of 10 km, as per the National Centre for Seismology.
- At least 36 people have been confirmed dead in Rukum West while 34 have been confirmed dead in Jajarkot.
- This marks the third occurrence of powerful earthquakes hitting Nepal within a month.
- Residents in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) experienced intense tremors, prompting them to evacuate their homes quickly.