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Nepal Earthquake 2023 - Final DREF operation (MDRNP015)

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Date of event

09-10-2023

What happened, where and when?

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck far western Nepal on 3 October 2023 at 14:40, followed by strong aftershocks occurring at regular intervals throughout the day, heightening fear among local residents. The epicentre of the earthquake was in Bajhang district of Sudurpaschim Province, with tremors felt in six neighbouring districts: Bajura, Achham, Doti, Baitadi, Darchula, and Dadeldhura. The continuous aftershocks compelled people to leave their homes and take shelter in open spaces.

On 7 October, an aftershock measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale further intensified the fear among the affected population. As of 30 April 2024, reports indicated that 36,250 people from 7,250 families were impacted, with 1,567 houses fully destroyed and 5,601 houses partially damaged.

The Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) deployed Emergency Response Team (ERT) members to the affected districts immediately after the earthquake to collect data and support response efforts.