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Sudden 4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Dhading and Surrounding Districts

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake centered in Dhading's Charangephedi occurred on Wednesday morning, with tremors felt in several nearby areas.

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Sudden 4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Dhading and Surrounding Districts

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Dhading district at 11:14 am on Wednesday. According to the Department of Mines and Geology, the epicenter was located at Charangephedi. Dr. Lok Bijay Adhikari, head of the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, confirmed that the tremors were also felt in several neighboring districts. As of now, there have been no reports of human casualties or property damage following the tremor.

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