Twin earthquakes jolt Baitadi; Tremors felt in nearby districts – The Himalayan Times – Nepal’s No.1 English Daily Newspaper
KATHMANDU, MAY 23
Two earthquakes struck Baitadi district early this morning, sending residents rushing out of their homes.
The first tremor, measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale, hit at 1:48 am with its epicentre at Khalanga, the district headquarters, according to Chintan Timalsina, head of the Earthquake Monitoring Centre in Surkhet.
A second quake of magnitude 3.7 followed shortly at 2:00 am.
Tremors were also felt in Darchula, Bajhang, and Dadeldhura districts. Authorities are yet to receive detailed reports of any damage or casualties.
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