A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Nepal on Friday night. People rushed out of their homes in fear of the tremors. The administration has appealed for vigilance.
Earthquake in Nepal: Nepal was shaken by earthquake tremors on Friday night. The earthquake occurred at 11:15 PM in the Maghang area of Sankhuwasabha district in eastern Nepal. It measured 4.4 on the Richter scale, with the epicenter located 10 kilometers below the ground. As soon as the earthquake struck, people rushed out of their homes in panic.
Tremors Felt in Several Districts
The impact of the earthquake was not limited to just one area. Tremors were felt in several districts of eastern Nepal. The sudden earthquake caused panic among the people, and they remained outside their homes late into the night. However, the good news was that the earthquake was only felt once, and there were no reports of any loss of life or property.
Administration Appeals for Vigilance
The local administration has appealed to people to remain vigilant. After the earthquake, disaster management teams and agencies monitoring seismic activities are constantly monitoring the situation. The administration says that all arrangements are in place to deal with any emergency situation.
History of Earthquakes in Nepal
Nepal is a country that falls in a high seismic risk zone. Moderate to b earthquakes occur here from time to time. In the devastating earthquake of 7.8 magnitude in April 2015, about 9,000 people lost their lives and millions of homes were destroyed. That earthquake caused havoc in a large part of Nepal.
Fear Among People but No Damage
The earthquake on Friday night once again reminded people of the horrific memories of 2015. However, this time the intensity of the earthquake was quite low, and no casualties or damages were reported. Experts say that Nepal's geographical location is such that the risk of earthquakes will remain in the future.
