At least 129 people have been killed in an earthquake that struck a remote part of northwestern Nepal overnight on Friday, police confirmed, as officials said multiple buildings have collapsed and warned that the death toll could rise.

The quake measured magnitude 5.6 according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and hit some 42 kilometers (about 26 miles) from Jumla, Nepal, in Karnali province. It struck at a comparatively shallow depth of 18 kilometers and the tremors could be felt as far away as India’s capital New Delhi.

  • Chloyster [She/Her]
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    111 year ago

    One of my best friends died in the 2015 one. I hate seeing this happen again. I really hope the toll isn’t as bad this time 💔

    • @MudSkipperKisser
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      61 year ago

      I’m so sorry for your loss, that quake was so devastating