Nepal Experiences Twin Earthquakes with No Reported Casualties

Nepal experienced two mild earthquakes on Saturday with magnitudes of 4.1 and 4.0. No casualties or damage have been reported as a result of these tremors in Baglung and Myagdi districts.

On Saturday morning, Nepal experienced twin earthquakes with mild intensity in two distinct locations, as reported by the country’s earthquake monitoring centre. Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage resulting from these seismic events.

The first quake occurred at 6:20 a.m., measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale, near Baglung district, approximately 300 kilometers from Kathmandu. The National Earthquake Monitoring Centre indicated that the epicentre was located in the Khukhani area of Baglung.

Earlier in the morning, at 3:14 a.m., another earthquake recorded a magnitude of 4.0 in Myagdi district, situated around 40 kilometers from Baglung. This tremor’s epicentre was identified in the Muri area within Myagdi district.

In summary, Nepal was struck by two mild earthquakes on Saturday morning, one in Baglung and another in Myagdi. While the seismic activities were of low magnitude and did not result in casualties or damage, they serve as a reminder of the region’s tectonic activity. Continuous monitoring and preparedness remain paramount for such events.

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