4.7 magnitude earthquake hits Nepal’s Kathmandu in the early hours

The epicenter of the earthquake was in Bhaktapur district, 15 km east of the capital city in the early hours.

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The epicenter of the earthquake was in Bhaktapur district, 15 km east of the capital city in the early hours.

A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Kathmandu in the early hours of Saturday, leaving many people sleepy and forcing them to run outside.

earthquake was recorded by National Center for Seismology At 2.36 am, the epicenter of the quake was in Bhaktapur district, 15 km east of the capital city.

The earthquake was felt in and around Kathmandu Valley. However, there was no report of loss of life or property immediately after the incident.

Many wrote on social media that it reminds them devastating 2015 earthquake,


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