Kathmandu Valley struck by 6.1 magnitude earthquake, no casualties reported.

A 6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Kathmandu Valley and Adjoining Districts

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake jolted Kathmandu Valley and adjoining districts on Sunday morning, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, Kathmandu Post reported.

Earthquake Details

The epicentre of the tremor was reported at around 7:39 am in Dhading district. The jolt was also felt in other districts of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces.

No Reports of Damage or Casualty

Fortunately, there are no reports of damage or casualty as a result of the earthquake.

Earthquakes in Nepal

Earthquakes are common in mountainous Nepal, which is home to the tallest mountain. In 2015, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake killed approximately 9,000 people and caused extensive damage to around 1 million structures.

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• A 6.1 magnitude earthquake jolted Kathmandu Valley and adjoining districts.
• The epicentre was reported in Dhading district.
• The jolt was felt in other districts of Bagmati and Gandaki provinces.
• No reports of damage or casualty.
• Earthquakes are common in Nepal.
• A 7.8 magnitude earthquake in 2015 caused significant loss of life and damage to structures.
• More details to follow.