Twin Earthquakes Hit Nepal with No Reported Casualties

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Nepal experienced twin mild earthquakes this morning, measuring magnitudes of 4.1 and 4.0, with no casualties or damages reported. The quakes occurred in Baglung and Myagdi districts, respectively.

On Saturday morning, Nepal experienced two minor earthquakes in different regions, as reported by the nation’s earthquake monitoring center. Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties related to these seismic events.

The first earthquake struck the Baglung district at 6:20 a.m., registering a magnitude of 4.1 on the Richter scale. This tremor originated from the Khukhani area, located approximately 300 kilometers from Kathmandu.

Earlier that morning, at 3:14 a.m., a magnitude 4 earthquake was recorded in Myagdi district, situated about 40 kilometers from Baglung. The epicenter of this tremor was identified as the Muri area of Myagdi district.

In summary, Nepal faced two mild earthquakes on Saturday morning, with magnitudes of 4.1 and 4.0, respectively. Both events occurred in Baglung and Myagdi districts, but thankfully, there were no reported casualties or damages. This situation highlights the need for ongoing monitoring and readiness in earthquake-prone regions.

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