A 5.5-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal early Friday, tremors were felt in several districts of Bihar, including Muzaffarpur and Samastipur. The quake, recorded at 2:35 am, had its epicenter in Nepal’s Bagmati area. There were no reports of damage or casualties in the affected regions according to the Disaster Management Department.
On early Friday, a 5.5-magnitude earthquake originated in Nepal, affecting several districts in Bihar. Notable cities such as Muzaffarpur and Samastipur, among other bordering regions, experienced noticeable tremors. Umesh Kumar Singh, a meteorologist from the Bihar government’s Disaster Management Department (DMD), indicated that the quake was detected around 2:35 am, specifically in the Bagmati area of Nepal. The tremors were brief yet substantial, particularly impacting areas along the Indo-Nepal border.
Despite the intensity of the earthquake, official reports suggest that there were no damages to property or casualties. Areas impacted included Muzaffarpur, Siwan, Patna, Gopalganj, Saran, West Champaran, East Champaran, and adjacent districts. The DMD assures residents that there were no incidents of significant concern following these seismic events.
In conclusion, the 5.5-magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal early Friday caused noticeable tremors across several districts in Bihar, including Muzaffarpur and Patna. Fortunately, there have been no reports of damage to property or loss of life, as confirmed by local authorities. Authorities continue to monitor the situation to ensure public safety in the affected regions.
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