Mugu District Hit by Two Earthquakes

Summary

Two earthquakes struck Mugu district early Wednesday, with magnitudes of 4.5 and 4.2. The second quake was centered near Kalai in Mugu, while a previous 4.1-magnitude tremor had hit Jajarkot on August 12.

Key Points
  • Two earthquakes occurred in Mugu district this morning, according to the National Earthquake Measurement and Research Center.
  • The first quake measured 4.5 magnitude at 1:51 AM on Wednesday.
  • A second 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck at 4:28 AM, with its epicenter around Kalai in Mugu.
  • A 4.1 magnitude earthquake had earlier struck Kalaseni in Jajarkot district on August 12.
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