A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal early Friday, with its epicentre located in Bhairavkunda, Sindhupalchowk District. The tremor occurred at 2:51 AM local time, affecting areas in eastern and central Nepal, as well as regions in India and Tibet, China. People reported feeling the quake, but there have been no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage. Local authorities are currently assessing the impact of the earthquake on the affected regions.
Nepal Earthquake: The epicenter was located in Sindhupalchowk District.
Kathmandu:
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal in the early hours of Friday. The epicenter was situated in the Sindhupalchowk District of the country’s Central Region in the Himalayas.
According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center’s website, the epicenter was located at Bhairavkunda in Sindhupalchowk district at approximately 2:51 AM (local time).
The tremor was felt by residents in various areas of Nepal, particularly in the eastern and central regions. Tremors were also reported in bordering areas of India and Tibet, China.
While there are currently no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage, local authorities are actively evaluating the situation in the affected areas.
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