A strong earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale shook Nepal early Friday. Furthermore, cities in Bihar, including Patna, Darbhanga, and Madhubani, felt the tremors. Nearby areas of West Bengal also experienced the impact.

Epicenter and Timing

According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the earthquake had a magnitude of 6.1. It struck near Bhairab Kunda in Nepal’s Sindhupalchok district at 2:35 am, as reported by Reuters. Consequently, people in several regions woke up in panic.

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Nepal’s High Earthquake Risk

Since Nepal lies in a seismic zone along the Himalayas, it frequently experiences earthquakes. For example, in 2015, a 7.8-magnitude quake devastated the country. As a result, over 9,000 people lost their lives, and more than a million buildings suffered damage.

Panic Among Residents

The earthquake startled residents, forcing them to rush out of their homes. However, there are no reports of damage or injuries yet.

“It shook us from our sleep strongly. We rushed out of home. People have now returned back to homes. We have not received any report of damage or injuries so far,” said Ganesh Nepali, a senior Nepali official, while speaking to Reuters.

Ongoing Monitoring

Authorities are closely monitoring the situation. Moreover, they are checking for possible aftershocks or structural damage.