BarcelonaAn earthquake of magnitude 6.4 has shaken Nepal, causing at least 132 deaths. The earthquake hit the area of Jajarkot, in the north-west of the country, this Friday night, according to the National Seismological Center of Nepal and official sources cited by Efe and Reuters, who add that it has caused 110 injuries. Hundreds of houses and other buildings – many already in poor condition – were completely destroyed and collapsed. For this reason, official sources warn that the number of victims could increase. The area has been left without electricity or mobile phone services since the disaster.
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The strong earthquake occurred shortly before midnight on Friday and could even be felt in the capital of India, New Delhi, which is more than 800 kilometers away from the site of the disaster. Thus, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent a message of solidarity with the Nepalese people.
This earthquake is the deadliest to hit the Asian country since 2015, when more than 9,000 people died following two strong earthquakes. The consequences were devastating, with more than a million buildings collapsed and the resulting economic loss.
2023-11-04 09:02:15
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