Earthquake today: Nepal hit by twin quakes; no casualties
Nepal experienced two mild earthquakes early Saturday, measuring 4.1 and 4.0 on the Richter scale. Fortunately, there have been no reports of damage or casualties, providing a sense of relief amidst the tremors felt across the region.
On Saturday morning, Nepal's earthquake measuring centre reported twin tremors of mild intensity in two separate areas.
However, there were no immediate reports of any damage caused by the earthquakes.
An earthquake measuring 4.1 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Baglung district, about 300 kilometres from Kathmandu, at 6.20 a.m., the National Earthquake Monitoring Centre said.
The epicentre of the tremor was the Khukhani area in the district.
Earlier, the centre said that at 3.14 a.m., an earthquake measuring 4 on the Richter scale was recorded in Myagdi district, about 40 kilometres from Baglung.
The epicentre of the tremor was the Muri area of Myagdi district.
- Nepal experienced two mild earthquakes on the same day.
- The first quake occurred at 3:14 a.m. in Myagdi district, followed by a second at 6:20 a.m. in Baglung district.
- No damage or casualties were reported, highlighting the preparedness of the region.
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