Two low intensity earthquakes hit western Nepal

The earthquake was followed by an aftershock of 3.7 magnitude around 2.00 am

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Kathmandu, Updated At : 01:18 PM May 23, 2025 IST

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Two low intensity earthquakes hit western Nepal on Friday morning, with no reports of any damage so far, an official said.

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake with epicentre at Khalanga in Baitadi district hit at 1.48 am (local time), according to the Earthquake Monitoring Centre.

The earthquake was followed by an aftershock of 3.7 magnitude around 2.00 am (local time).

Local residents panicked and ran out of their homes after the two consecutive tremors, the official said.

Tremors were also felt in neighbouring Darchula, Bajhang, and Dadeldhura districts, the official said.

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