Nepal wakes up to 6.0 magnitude earthquake, no damage reported

Written by Monika Walker

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On Wednesday morning, an earthquake of magnitude 6.0 on the Richer scale shaken central Nepal.

The epicentre of the earthquake has recorded at Ramche of Sindhupalchok district which has previously been damaged by flood and landslide and earthquake of 2015.

The National Seismological centre Tweeted after the earthquake that "An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 occurred around Ramche of Sindhupalchok district at 5:19 am."

The earthquakes were observed in the most eastern part of the country as well. No damages have been listed yet from the epicentre of the earthquake.

"Since the jolt was observed, we haven't admitted any reports of damage or loss of human lives. We have already contacted all the hospitals inside the district to confirm if any misfortune occurred or anybody needs any assistance. As of now, we haven't received any information on the matter," Rajan Adhikari, Superintendent of Police stationed at Sindhupalchowk, confirmed to sources.

In 2015, nearly 10,000 people had lost their lives, and thousands were wounded when an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.9 Richter scale had struck the Himalayan nation. Sindhupalchok, one of the epicentres of the earthquake, had suffered the most.

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Monika Walker is a senior journalist specializing in regional and international politics, offering in-depth analysis on governance, diplomacy, and key global developments. With a degree in International Journalism, she is dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices through factual reporting. She also covers world news across every genre, providing readers with balanced and timely insights that connect the Caribbean to global conversations.