90 saalko bhuilchalo: 6 key facts about the 1934 earthquake

Nepal on January 16 marks the 24th National Earthquake Safety day. The day is marked to raise awareness about earthquake safety as Nepal’s location falls at the highest risk amidst the seismic zones as tectonic plates continue to move.

The day of January 15 (Magh 2 as per the Nepali calendar) has been chosen to mark the day to commemorate the lives lost in the earthquake on January 15, 1934.