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A glance at some of Nepal's deadliest earthquakes

IndiaTimes Saturday, 4 November 2023
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck northwestern Nepal, resulting in over 150 deaths and numerous injuries. Rescuers are currently searching for survivors in the affected Himalayan villages. Nepal has a history of earthquakes, including a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake in 2015 that killed around 9,000 people.
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