A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit northern Nepal near Kathmandu on Friday, with no reports of damages or injuries. The quake, centered near Bhairab Kunda in Sindhupalchok District, had a depth of 10 km. Local officials confirmed that residents felt the tremors but returned home safely after the shock.
A significant earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck northern Nepal, close to Kathmandu, on Friday. According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre of Nepal, the epicenter of the earthquake was located near Bhairab Kunda in the Sindhupalchok District. In contrast, the German Research Centre for Geosciences reported a slightly lower magnitude of 5.6, with the earthquake occurring at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.21 miles).
There have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties following the earthquake. “It shook us from our sleep strongly,” shared Ganesh Nepali, a senior official from the Sindhupalchok district. He noted that while residents initially rushed out of their homes, they have since returned, and no injuries or structural damage have been reported thus far.
In summary, a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck northern Nepal, with no immediate casualties or damages reported. Authorities are monitoring the situation, and the area’s response reflects community resilience following the tremors. Continued updates from official sources will provide further insights into any developments related to this event.
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