A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on February 28, 2025, causing tremors felt in several Bihar districts, including Muzaffarpur and Patna. Officials reported no damage or casualties. The quake occurred at 2:35 am, with the epicenter in Bagmati, Nepal.
On early Friday, February 28, 2025, a 5.5-magnitude earthquake occurred in Nepal, impacting several districts in Bihar. The tremors were particularly felt in Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, and other neighboring regions. This information was confirmed by officials from the Bihar Disaster Management Department (DMD).
Umesh Kumar Singh, a meteorologist at the DMD, stated, “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.” He further assured that there were no reports of property damage or casualties.
In summary, a notable 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal early Friday, resulting in tremors across various districts in Bihar, including Muzaffarpur and Patna. The Bihar Disaster Management Department reported no injuries or damage, alleviating concerns following the seismic event. This earthquake occurred at 2:35 am with its epicenter located in Nepal.
Original Source: indianexpress.com
