Many houses collapsed due to earthquake in Nepal, 128 people died so far, hundreds injured; PM Prachanda expressed grief
Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Nepal on Friday night. Its intensity has been measured at 6.4 on the Richter scale. The epicenter of the earthquake was at a depth of 10 kilometers under the ground in Jajarkot district.So far 128 people have died and hundreds have been injured due to the massive earthquake in western Nepal. Many houses have been destroyed by the earthquake. Nepali authorities have confirmed that more than 35 people have died in Rukum West, while more than 90 people have died in Jajarkot district. The rescue force is engaged in rescue operations since the earthquake. Let us tell you, at around 11.30 pm on Friday night, strong earthquake tremors were felt in the western area of Nepal. The intensity of the earthquake has been measured at 6.4 on the Richter scale.shocks lasting 40 secondsAccording to officials at Nepal's National Seismological Centre, the earthquake struck at 11.47 pm, with its epicenter at a depth of 10 kilometers underground ...