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.
Nepal's vulnerability to earthquakes arises from its location at the convergence of the Indo-Australian and Asian tectonic plates, generating seismic pressure. Weak infrastructure, a growing population, and historical seismic events compound risks. The United Nations ranks Nepal 11th globally for...
Nepal faces grim prospects after two powerful earthquakes struck, claiming over 150 lives. A recent 6.4 magnitude quake, coupled with a 5.7 magnitude tremor, raises fears of a more devastating event...
At least 157 people died and more than 100 were injured when a 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck a remote pocket in west Nepal on the evening of 3 November. Villagers say they were up all night digging..
Aerial images show survivors of the deadly Nepal earthquake carrying bodies of the dead decorated in orange marigolds along the hillside to a cremation site, in a traditional Hindu funerary rite. The..