The government of Nepal has expressed its deepest condolences to the Government and people of Tajikistan on the loss of lives and properties due to earthquake that hit Tajikistan.

A message from the Office of the Spokesperson at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, representing the Nepal Government, read, “At the tragic moment, the Government of Nepal would like to express its sympathy and solidarity to the people and Government of Tajikistan.”

An earthquake measuring 7.2 magnitude had struck in Tajikistan on Monday, shaking buildings as far away as the Indian capital of New Delhi and in Pakistan. The epicenter of the quake was 111 km (65 miles) southwest of Karakul.