According to the statement made by Nepal's National Seismological Center (NSC), a 6.6 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Doti region in the western part of the country.

While many adobe houses became unusable, rescue teams were dispatched to the region. Police reported that 6 people, including 4 children, were killed and 5 injured. Two people were reported missing.

The tremor, which was also felt in New Delhi, the capital of India, lasted about 10 seconds. Search and rescue efforts continue in the area.

More than 9,000 people died in the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal in 2015..