Earthquake: 4.4-magnitude quake hits Nepal’s Bajhang; no damages reported

A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal’s Bajhang territory successful Sudur Paschim state connected Sunday afternoon, country's nationalist earthquake monitoring and probe centre (NEMRC) said.The quake, recorded astatine 12:09pm section time, had its epicenter successful the Saipal upland portion of Bajhang, according to NEMRC.

Officials said determination were nary contiguous reports of harm oregon casualties.

Residents successful adjacent occidental districts, including Bajura, besides felt the tremors, NEMRC added.Nepal, situated successful 1 of the world’s astir progressive tectonic belts - Seismic Zones IV and V - faces predominant earthquakes and remains highly susceptible to seismic activity. (With inputs from agency)