4.7 magnitude earthquake hits Sindhupalchowk

KATHMANDU: An earthquake struck Sindhupalchok on Monday morning, with the epicenter near Helambu.

An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 occurred at 6:07 a.m., according to the National Earthquake Measurement Center.

The earthquake’s tremors were felt in Kathmandu Valley as well.

Earlier on July 18, an earthquake of 4.1 magnitude occurred with Jiulekh Maddu in Bajura as its epicenter.