A powerful earthquake struck western Nepal, causing the collapse of houses and resulting in the deaths of at least 69 people. The quake had a magnitude of either 6.4 or 5.7, depending on different sources. The tremors were felt in neighboring districts and even as far away as New Delhi, India. Rescue and search teams have been dispatched to the affected areas, but it has been difficult to reach the epicenter in Jajarkot due to landslides blocking the roads. The Prime Minister of Nepal has expressed sorrow at the loss of life and ordered immediate rescue and relief operations. The quake occurred at around 11:47 p.m. local time in Jajarkot district, a hilly area with scattered villages. Nepal is no stranger to earthquakes, with a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake in 2015 claiming the lives of approximately 9,000 people. The toll from this recent quake is expected to rise as communication with many areas has been cut off.