Mild earthquake reported near Nepal's tourist hub Pokhara

A mild earthquake, measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale, was reported near famous tourist hub Pokhara in western Nepal on Monday. The tremors were also felt in neighbouring areas, including Kaski, Syangja, Tanhu and Gorkha districts.No immediate loss of life or property has been reported.


PTI | Kathmandu | Updated: 25-10-2021 22:36 IST | Created: 25-10-2021 22:35 IST
Mild earthquake reported near Nepal's tourist hub Pokhara
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A mild earthquake, measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale, was reported near famous tourist hub Pokhara in western Nepal on Monday. The epicenter of the earthquake, that hit at 4:30 pm, was recorded at Marsyangdi rural municipality of Lamjung district, 185 km west of Kathmandu, according to National Earthquake Monitoring Centre. The tremors were also felt in neighbouring areas, including Kaski, Syangja, Tanhu and Gorkha districts.

No immediate loss of life or property has been reported.

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