A strong 6.6 magnitude earthquake in Purbichauki Rural Municipality, Doti killed six people and injured 12 at around 2:12am on Wednesday.

The epicentre of the early morning earthquake was Khaptad National Park, according to the National Seismological Centre.

Dozens of houses in Gairagaun in Ward No 3 of the rural municipality have suffered damages.

Here are some photos of the aftermath of the earthquake sent by Nepal Army and Pushkar Shahi.