Earthquake in Jajarkot, Nepal

An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 occurred on the night of 3rd of November 2023, with several aftershocks occurring thereafter.

Its epicentre at Ramidanda in Barekot Rural Municipality-1 of Jajarkot district of Nepal.

The earthquake has resulted in over 153 deaths with 364 people injured.

11 districts have been affected, of which Jajarkot and Rukum West were the worst affected. Several houses, mostly those belonging to the poor and built of rocks and mud, were destroyed.

The impact of the earthquake is expected to be hugely challenging for the most vulnerable in the area, who are already struggling economically.

About 250,000 people, half of them children, have been affected by the earthquake and following aftershocks.

School buildings have been damaged, with 142 fully damaged. People are suffering with no proper food, clothes, and shelter.

Islamic Relief is on the ground

Islamic Relief teams in Nepal are closely assessing the situation to determine response needs. So far, we have provided winter kits to 1,750 people (350 households) in Veri Municipality of Jajarkot District, and Saniveri rural Municipalities of Rukum West District.