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Earthquakes

Seven aftershocks occurred in western Nepal in 13 days

According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the tremors were felt in western Nepal since the period.

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KATHMANDU: Seven aftershocks have occurred in western Nepal since Dec 16.

According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the tremors were felt in western Nepal since the period.

Meanwhile, an aftershock measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale occurred around Lali, Kalikot at 11.37 pm on Friday (Dec 27).

The Centre informed that an aftershock measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale had struck around Dhamena, Bajhang on Dec 17. Likewise, the 4.1-magnitiude tremor had occurred with the epicenter in Dhamena, Bajhang on Dec 18.

Similarly, an earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale struck Nesyang, Manang on Dec 19. An earthquake of magnitude-5.2 struck Bajura on Dec 21, while an earthquake of magnitude-4 hit around Api Mountain in Darchula at 9:25 pm on December 24, according to the Centre.

An aftershock measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale occurred on December 26 with the epicenter in Jajarkot’s Naikwada.

According to the Centre, an earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale struck around Lali in Kalikot at 11.37 am on Friday.

As informed, an earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale had hit Ramidanda of Jajarkot on Nov 1, 2080.

Experts said five aftershocks have occurred in western Nepal after the earthquake alone.