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Earthquake jolts Kathmandu



KATHMANDU: An earthquake was felt in Kathmandu on Saturday afternoon at 2:37 pm.

The tremor of the earthquake occurred at Dinggye County of Tibet Autonomous Region in China occurred this afternoon has been felt in Nepal as well.

According to the Nepal Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre (NEMRC), the earthquake hit the County with its epicenter there itself at around 2:35pm.

The quake measured magnitude-5.9. Earlier on January, a magnitude-7 quake had been recorded with the same epicentre.

Meanwhile, a fresh tremor was recorded in Baglung district today morning. Magnitude-4.1 quake had its epicentre at Khukhani in the district. It occurred at 6:20am. Another quake of similar magnitude was recorded at Mudi in Myagdi district today at 3:14am, according to the NEMRC.

The frequent seismic activity has raised concerns among residents. Authorities are monitoring the situation and are expected to provide further updates soon.

Publish Date : 08 March 2025 15:30 PM

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