Nepal earthquake: Death toll surpasses 127, rescue operations underway – See Photos

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Over 125 people were killed and several others injured when a powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake jolted Nepal just before midnight on Friday, destroying houses in the Himalayan country’s remote mountainous region. According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the earthquake with an epicentre in Jajarkot district was recorded at 11:47 pm. (Photo: Agencies)

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The impact of the quake was felt in Kathmandu and surrounding districts, and even in New Delhi in neighbouring India. A 7.8 magnitude earthquake and subsequent aftershocks killed around 9,000 people in Nepal in 2015. (PTI Photo)

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The Nepal Army mobilised its personnel Friday soon after the earthquake to carry out rescue works at the incident site, according to Nepal Army spokesperson Krishna Prasad Bhandari. (PTI Photo)

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The Jajarkot and Rukum districts of western Nepal were worst hit by the quake, according to state-run Nepal Television. The number of houses damaged could not be ascertained so far. The death toll is expected to rise. (PTI Photo)

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At least four aftershocks of more than 4 magnitude hit Jajarkot after the quake. A 4.5 magnitude tremor hit at 12.08 am, 4.2 at 12.029, 4.3 at 12.35 and 4.6 at 4.16 am, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring Centre. (PTI Photo)

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Prime Minister Pushpakamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ reached the quake-hit region with a medical team Saturday morning. Both Nepal Army and Nepal Police personnel have been mobilised to carry out rescue work, officials said. (PTI Photo)

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Earthquakes are common in Nepal which is situated on the ridge where the Tibetan and Indian tectonic plates meet and advance two meters closer to one another every century which results in pressure which is released in the form of earthquakes. (PTI Photo)

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Strong tremors were felt in several districts of Bihar as an earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck neighbouring Nepal. However, no loss of life or damage to property was reported in the state. According to the Bihar Disaster Management Department, the tremors were felt in Patna, Katihar, East Champaran, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, West Champaran, Sasaram, Nawada and several other districts along the India-Nepal border. (PTI Photo)