5.4 magnitude earthquake hits Taplejung

Published On: February 9, 2021 12:32 PM NPT By: RSS

TAPLEJUNG, Feb 9: An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale occurred at 7:35 this morning with its epicenter at Olangchungola of Phaktanglung Rural Municipality in Taplejung district, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center.

The residents of the district headquarters in Phungling said that they felt the tremor. Spokesperson for Phaktanglung Rural Municipality, Chheten Lama said that no damage has been reported so far though the tremor was powerful.

You May Like This

National ID card distribution drive to complete in three years

BIRATNAGAR, July 24: The distribution of national ID card has begun in Morang district. Morang District Coordination Committee chief Naresh...
Read More...

Japan extends financial support to build health facility in Biratnagar

KATHMANDU, Jan 22: Ambassador of Japan to Nepal SAIGO Masamichi on Wednesday signed a grant contract with Nona Koirala Smriti...
Read More...

Tea workers launch protest demanding implementation of minimum wage

ILAM, Sept 6: Tea workers of eastern Nepal have launched a protest against tea industries following the latter's reluctance to pay them...
Read More...