KATHMANDU: An earthquake has occurred in East Rukum.

An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 took place today at 2:59 am with its epicenter around Hukam gaon in East Rukum, according to the National Seismology and Research Center Lainchaur, Kathmandu.

Earlier, an earthquake of the same magnitude had occurred on May 4 with its epicenter in Bajura district.