Nepal: Damage and casualties reported in northwestern areas as of Nov. 4 following earthquake late Nov. 3

At least 37 people were killed, and several infrastructures were damaged in northwestern Nepal following a magnitude 5.6 earthquake on late Nov. 3. While Nepalese officials measured the quake at a magnitude 6.4, the US Geological Survey maintained the initial magnitude of 5.6. Officials report that several homes collapsed in multiple districts, including Rukum and Jajarkot, and casualty figures may increase once communication with cut-off villages is re-established. Shaking from the magnitude-5.6 earthquake was felt regionwide, including in New Delhi, India. There have been no casualty or damage reports outside of the immediate impact area in northwestern Nepal. However, officials will likely release additional impact reports over the coming hours and days.

Further aftershocks and landslides are possible over the coming days. Additional damage to weakened structures is possible, particularly in areas near the epicenter. Disruptions to road travel may persist for several days as officials repair and clear blocked routes. Further tremors could also damage power and water supply infrastructure.