On the morning of the last day of February, a strong earthquake struck Nepal, and tremors were felt in Bihar, India. The intensity of the quake has been measured at 5.5 on the Richter scale. It is a relief that there is no news of any casualties. Given Nepal’s sensitivity to earthquakes, the authorities have urged people to remain alert. It is unclear whether more than one earthquake has occurred in the area.
Intensity of the earthquake
According to the National Center of Seismology, the earthquake’s magnitude was 5.5. At the same time, the German Research Center for Geosciences has reported a magnitude of 5.6.
Earthquake epicenter
According to media reports, an earthquake of 6.1 magnitudes was also recorded at 2:51 am, the epicentre of Bhairavkund in Sindhupalchowk district. People living in many areas of Nepal, especially the eastern and central parts, felt the tremors.
Tremors were also felt in Indi.a
Apart from Bihar, earthquakes were felt in Siliguri and many surrounding areas. The quake struck at around 2:36 am local time. Tremors were felt in India and some neighbouring regions, including Tibet and China.
People in Patna also felt the earth tremor at 2:36 am. Many people felt dizzy after the earthquake. The areas of Kishanganj and Katihar were affected the most.
Officials gave information
Speaking to Reuters, Ganesh Nepali, a senior official of Sindhupalchowk, said, “It shook us even in our sleep.” He said, “We immediately got out of the house. People have now gone back to their homes. We have not received any news of damage or anyone being injured.”
Earthquakes in Pakistan,n too
According to the National Center of Seismology, earthquake tremors were also felt in Pakistan around 5:14 am. Its intensity was measured at 4.5 on the Richter scale.