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, ...