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Tremor measuring 5.4 in Richter scale felt in Rukum

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RUKUM, March 7: An earthquake measuring 5.4 in the Richter scale was recorded in Rukum at 10:34 pm on Wednesday night.



The Darmakot area of Salyan and Nuwakot of Rukum was the epicentre of the earthquake that damaged some houses in the area but no human casualty was reported.



A house used by Nepal Police next to the Salle airport in Khalanga-2 was damaged, according to Deputy Superintendent of Police Rajendra Prasad Bhatta.



Likewise, many houses in Nuwakot, Kholghaon and Purtimakada of Salyan have suffered cracks as a result of the tremor.



The tremor was felt in neighboring districts Salyan, Jajarkot, Dang, Rolpa and Gulmi district too.



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