A powerful earthquake struck a remote area of Nepal, claiming at least 140 lives. The quake’s impact was felt in India’s capital, New Delhi. Prime Minister Pushpakamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ and rescue teams have been dispatched to the affected region. The earthquake occurred in a seismically active area, where the Indian tectonic plate meets the Eurasian plate, leading to the formation of the Himalayas. Nepal, prone to earthquakes, faced a devastating quake in 2015 that resulted in nearly 9,000 casualties. The current quake highlights the ongoing seismic risk in the region.