A 5.5-magnitude earthquake in Nepal was felt in numerous districts of Bihar on February 28, 2025. The quake, recorded at 2:35 AM, primarily impacted areas along the Indo-Nepal border. Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties resulting from the tremors, which lasted only a few seconds.
On February 28, 2025, a 5.5-magnitude earthquake originating in Nepal was felt in multiple districts of Bihar, India. According to officials, the quake struck at approximately 2:35 AM, with its epicenter located in Nepal’s Bagmati region. Tremors were reported in various bordering districts, including Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, and others, causing brief disturbances without significant damage or casualties.
Umesh Kumar Singh, a meteorologist from the Bihar government’s Disaster Management Department, indicated that the tremors lasted only for a few seconds. He confirmed that, despite the intensity of the quake, there were no reports of injury or loss of property in the affected areas. Additionally, the Department of Disaster Management noted tremors were experienced in Siwan, Patna, Gopalganj, Saran, West Champaran, and East Champaran districts, among others.
In summary, the 5.5-magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal resulted in noticeable tremors across several districts in Bihar. Thankfully, the incident did not lead to any reported damage or injuries. The meteorological assessment confirmed the earthquake’s specifics and reassured the public of their safety following the event.
Original Source: indianexpress.com
