5.5-Magnitude Earthquake in Nepal Shakes Bihar Districts

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on Friday, affecting several districts in Bihar, including Muzaffarpur and Samastipur. The quake, occurring at approximately 2:35 AM, caused brief tremors along the Indo-Nepal border, but no damage or injuries have been reported.

On Friday, a 5.5-magnitude earthquake originating from Nepal impacted several districts in Bihar, including Muzaffarpur and Samastipur. The quake occurred at approximately 2:35 AM, with its epicenter located in the Bagmati region of Nepal. Officials from the Bihar disaster management department confirmed that the tremors affected areas along the Indo-Nepal border, lasting merely a few moments.

Umesh Kumar Singh, a meteorologist with the Bihar government’s disaster management department, reported, “The 5.5-magnitude quake was recorded around 2:35 am, with its epicentre in Nepal’s Bagmati area. It caused tremors in districts along the Indo-Nepal border and lasted for a few seconds.” Thankfully, there were no reported injuries or property damage resulting from the earthquake. The districts that experienced the tremors include Muzaffarpur, Siwan, Patna, Gopalganj, Saran, West Champaran, and East Champaran, as per the department’s data.

In summary, a 5.5-magnitude earthquake originating from Nepal caused noticeable tremors in various districts of Bihar. Fortunately, there have been no notable reports of damage or casualties following the seismic event. The quick responses from meteorological officials have ensured that residents are informed and safe following this occurrence.

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