Two major earthquakes in Nepal in October 2023

  




On October 3, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit western Nepal, with its epicenter in Bajhang district. The earthquake was felt in neighboring districts and in Kathmandu, the capital city. According to the National Society of Red Cross, 334 houses were fully damaged and 1,185 were partially damaged. The displaced people were staying either in schools or with neighbors. The response was slow due to access constraints, requiring walking for a day or two to reach the affected communities.



On October 22, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit Kathmandu. The earthquake was felt throughout the country and in neighboring India and China. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, at least 140 people were killed and over 1,000 were injured. The earthquake caused widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure in Kathmandu and other parts of the country.

The Nepali government and international aid organizations responded quickly to the earthquakes, providing relief and assistance to the affected people. However, the recovery process is expected to take several years.

The October 2023 earthquakes were a reminder of the seismic risk Nepal faces. The country is located in a seismically active region, where earthquakes can occur at any time. It is important for Nepal to be prepared for future earthquakes by strengthening its building codes, investing in disaster risk reduction measures, and raising public awareness.

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