TREMOR. At least 69 people died when a shallow quake hits western Nepal on midnight Friday (Nov. 3, 2023). Rescue and relief operations are ongoing. (Photo courtesy of Volunteer Corps Nepal)
KATHMANDU – More than 69 people were killed and dozens injured on midnight Friday when a shallow 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit western Nepal, officials said.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake jolted the western Jajarkot district at around 11:47 p.m. (local time) with a depth of 18 km.
In a social media post, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal expressed sorrow over the loss of life and property in the quake and ordered immediate rescue and relief operations. (Xinhua)
