Earthquake measuring 5.3 Richter Scale rattles Kathmandu, epicentre in Belkot Gadhi, Nuwakot

Published On: August 6, 2022 05:44 AM NPT By: Republica  | @RepublicaNepal


KATHMANDU, Aug 6: Tremors of a powerful earthquake were felt in Kathmandu Valley and other parts of central Nepal on Saturday morning. There are no reports of casualties so far as a result of the the powerful shock that was experienced at 5:26 AM.

According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center, the earthquake measuring 5.3 Richter Scale had its epicentre in Belkot Gadhi of Nuwakot district.

On July 31, a similarly powerful earthquake measuring 5.3 Richter Scale with it epicentre in Bhojpur hit Nepal. Its tremors were felt in Kathmandu Valley as well.


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