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5.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Bajura


21 December 2024  

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BAJURA: An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale struck Bajura early Saturday morning.

The earthquake hit Gotri in Jagannath Rural Municipality, located in the northeastern part of Bajura.

Dr. Lokbijay Adhikari, senior seismologist at the National Seismology and Research Center in Lainchaur, confirmed that the tremor occurred at 4:14 a.m. on Saturday.

Following the earthquake, locals in the district headquarters, Martadi, rushed out of their homes in panic.

Residents are still fearful of potential aftershocks. It is not yet confirmed whether the earthquake caused any damage.

Seismologist Adhikari stated that earthquakes with a magnitude above 5 on the Richter scale are considered moderate.

Earlier this week, a 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Manang, on Thursday.

Additionally, two consecutive earthquakes occurred on Tuesday and Wednesday with their epicenter in Bajhang.

Publish Date : 21 December 2024 06:00 AM

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