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(NEPAL) — A strong magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Nepal just before midnight on Friday.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the 5.6 magnitude quake had a depth of 17.9 kilometers (11.12 miles) near the mountain town of Jumla.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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