5.5-Magnitude Earthquake in Nepal Affects Districts in Bihar

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake in Nepal struck Bihar early Friday morning, causing tremors in several districts including Muzaffarpur and Samastipur. The earthquake, occurring at 2:35 AM, did not result in any property damage or loss of life according to officials from the Bihar government.

On Friday morning, a 5.5-magnitude earthquake originating from Nepal affected multiple districts in Bihar, including Muzaffarpur and Samastipur. The tremors were felt around 2:35 AM, with the epicenter located in the Bagmati area of Nepal. The earthquake’s effects were recorded in several areas along the Indo-Nepal border and lasted only a few moments.

Umesh Kumar Singh, a meteorologist with the Disaster Management Department (DMD) of the Bihar government, stated that there have been no reported damages or casualties resulting from this incident. The DMD confirmed the tremors were experienced across several districts, including Siwan, Patna, Gopalganj, Saran, West Champaran, and East Champaran, among others, indicating the earthquake’s broader impact.

In summary, the 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal and reverberated through several districts of Bihar without causing any notable damage or casualties. The prompt assessment by officials highlights the effectiveness of disaster management response in the region. Nonetheless, the tremors raised awareness of the seismic activities affecting border areas.

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