Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Hits Northern Nepal, No Immediate Damage Reported
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake occurred near Kathmandu, Nepal, affecting the Sindhupalchok District. While the German Research Centre measured it at 5.6 magnitude, no immediate injuries or damages have been reported. Local officials confirmed the earthquake startled residents but reported that everything has largely returned to normal.
On Friday, a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck northern Nepal in the vicinity of Kathmandu, as reported by the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre. The earthquake’s epicenter was located near Bhairab Kunda within the Sindhupalchok District. The German Research Centre for Geosciences, however, recorded a slightly lower magnitude of 5.6 and noted a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.21 miles).
There have been no immediate reports of structural damage or injuries resulting from this seismic event. “It shook us from our sleep strongly,” stated Ganesh Nepali, a senior official from the Sindhupalchok district, in a conversation with Reuters. He added that residents hurriedly evacuated their homes but have since returned, with no further reports of damage or injuries having been received so far.
In conclusion, the recent earthquake in northern Nepal has generated considerable concern, yet fortunately, it appears that there have been no significant damages or casualties. The swift response of local authorities and quick assessments have provided some reassurance to the affected populations.
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