Nepal earthquake left at least 128 dead, dozens injured, prompting massive search and rescue effort

At least 128 people are dead after an earthquake shook northwestern Nepal on late Friday evening, officials said. A mass search and rescue effort is underway for survivors.

The quake, which the U.S. Geological Survey said had a preliminary magnitude of 5.6, hit when many people were already asleep in their homes. It was also felt in India’s capital, New Delhi, more than 500 miles away. Neighboring India offered to help in the rescue efforts.

The quake’s epicenter was in Jajarkot district, where 92 people were confirmed dead and 55 others injured, Kadayat said. The quake killed at least 36 people in neighboring Rukum district, and at least 85 injured people were taken to the local hospital, he said.