A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, causing significant tremors in Bihar. It affected several districts including Muzaffarpur and Samastipur. Fortunately, there have been no reports of casualties or damage. The quake was felt strongly, but authorities indicate that no emergency measures are needed currently.
In the early hours of February 28, a 5.5-magnitude earthquake occurred in Nepal, sending tremors across various districts in Bihar, including Muzaffarpur and Samastipur, particularly along the Indo-Nepal border. Umesh Kumar Singh, a meteorologist at Bihar’s Disaster Management Department, reported that the earthquake was recorded at approximately 2:35 AM with its epicenter located in the Bagmati region of Nepal. “The tremors lasted for a few seconds but were felt strongly in bordering districts,” he stated.
The earthquake registered a 5.5 magnitude, with felt tremors reaching multiple districts in Bihar, but fortunately, there were no reports of injuries or property damage. Continuous monitoring of the situation is in place, although no immediate emergency measures are necessary at this time.
Original Source: daijiworld.com
