Earthquake jolts Gorkha
Summary
An earthquake measuring 4 on the Richter scale struck Gorkha district at 6:15 am with its epicentre in Hansapur of Ajirkot Rural Municipality-3.
Key Points
- An earthquake of magnitude 4 occurred in Gorkha district at 6:15 am.
- The epicentre was located in Hansapur of Ajirkot Rural Municipality-3, Gorkha.
- A similar magnitude earthquake occurred earlier on August 17 in Helamcho area of Ramechhap district.
- Nepal's Himalayan region is seismically active and experiences frequent minor jolts.
