4.2 magnitude earthquake hits western Nepal

A moderate earthquake of 4.2-magnitude hit western Nepal early morning on Wednesday, officials said.

The epicentre of the quake that hit at 4.40 am (local time) was located around Kotdewal of Bajhang district in Sudurpaschim Province, around 900 km west of Kathmandu, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research



Centre (NEMRC).

The earthquake was also felt in neighbouring Bajura and Darchula districts.

However, so far there are no reports about any damage caused by the tremor.

Last week, a moderate earthquake of 5 magnitude had hit Rukum East district of Lumbini province in western Nepal.