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Nepal earthquake claims 157 lives in remote regions.
The 6.4 magnitude temblor, worst to hit the country since 2015.
Tremors felt in Kathmandu and New Delhi.
The National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre said the earthquake with an epicentre in Jajarkot district, about 500 km west of Kathmandu.
Jajarkot and Kathmandu location
The earthquake was felt in Kathmandu and surrounding areas.
The earthquake is a reminder of the seismic risk that Nepal faces.
The country is located in a region of high seismic activity, and it has been hit by several major earthquakes in recent years.
The 2015 earthquake, which had a magnitude of 7.8, killed over 9,000 people and caused widespread damage.
The government of Nepal has launched a relief effort to help the victims of the earthquake.
The effort is focused on providing food, water, shelter, and medical care to the affected areas.
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