Saturday, January 17th, 2026

4.5-magnitude quake rocks western region



KATHMANDU: An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale jolted the western region on early Friday.

According to the National Seismological Center, Launchaur, the tremor was recorded at 3.51 am with its epicenter near Khungkhani of Tamang Rural Municipality in Baglung.

Tremors were felt in Kaski, Baglung,  Myagdi, and Parbat, said District Police Office, Baglung.

However, no casualties have been reported.

Earlier, on October 28, a 4.1-magnitude tremor had been felt with its epicenter in Mugu.

 

 

Publish Date : 01 November 2019 10:49 AM

Today’s News in a Nutshell

KATHMANDU: Khabarhub brings you a glimpse of major developments of

Applications for election police in Parsa more than double required number

PARSA: Applications for election police (temporary police) in Parsa district

Mid-Hill Highway: Construction of ‘Arch Bridge’ begins

PARBAT: Construction of an ‘arch bridge’ has begun over Modikhola

Election Commission recognizes Gagan Thapa-led Nepali Congress as official party

KATHMANDU: The Election Commission has decided to grant official recognition

Pedestrian dies after being hit by bus

MAHENDRANAGAR: A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a