A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal early Friday, causing tremors in several districts of Bihar. The quake, centered in Nepal’s Bagmati area, was felt in Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, and more. Officials reported no damage or casualties from the incident.
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake originating from Nepal was felt in several districts of Bihar on Friday morning. Officials reported that the tremors were experienced in Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, and other nearby areas. The earthquake struck at approximately 2:35 AM, with its epicenter located in the Bagmati region of Nepal, prompting brief but notable shaking in areas along the Indo-Nepal border.
Umesh Kumar Singh, a meteorologist with the Bihar government’s Disaster Management Department, confirmed, “The 5.5-magnitude quake was recorded around 2:35 am, with its epicentre in Nepal’s Bagmati area. It caused tremors in districts along the Indo-Nepal border and lasted for a few seconds.” Fortunately, no damage to property or casualties have been reported as a result of the quake, according to officials.
Tremors were reported in multiple districts including Muzaffarpur, Siwan, Patna, Gopalganj, Saran, West Champaran, East Champaran, and surrounding areas. The earthquake’s impact was felt widely but appeared to cause no significant harm or disruptions.
In summary, a 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, producing tremors in various districts of Bihar. The earthquake, which occurred early on Friday, was centered in the Bagmati region and lasted only a few seconds. Thankfully, there were no reports of damage or injuries, ensuring the safety of residents across the affected areas.
Original Source: indianexpress.com
