Kathmandu, Nepali officials said today that There was an earthquake last night. Remote areas in Nepal It has caused the deaths of at least 119 people.

U.S. Geological Survey Or the USGS said the 5.6 magnitude earthquake occurred Friday night local time. in the eastern region of Nepal Its depth is only 18 kilometers from the ground.

Video clips and photos shared on social media showed villagers trying to dig through the rubble in the dark. to help find survivors and pull them out of the wreckage of destroyed homes and buildings. Houses that were built from dirt were badly damaged if they were torn to pieces. As the survivors gathered outside the various buildings. for safety

A Karnali province police spokesman said the death toll had reached 119 and at least 100 others were injured. The quake-hit area was remote. Makes finding various information It is difficult. Security forces are now sending personnel to the area to assist in search and rescue operations. Many roads are impassable. due to damage But officials tried to reach the affected areas by using other routes. As for the hospital in the district where the incident occurred, it is in a congested state. Because many injured people were brought in for treatment. Prime Minister Puspakkamon Thahal expressed regret at the loss of lives and property from this earthquake.

This earthquake was felt as far away as India. Which is nearly 500 kilometers from the epicenter.

Source: Thai News Agency