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Mild earthquake hits Nepal's tourist hub Pokhara

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Press Trust of India Kathmandu

A mild earthquake measuring 3.8 in the Richter scale hit Nepal's tourist hub Pokhara on Thursday night, officials said.

The epicentre of the tremor, which was recorded at 9:59 pm, was located at Ghachok area of Kaski district, the National Seismological Department said.

The tremor was also felt in the neighbouring districts of Tanhu, Parvat and Syangja.

There was no damage of property or loss of human life.

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First Published: Jan 02 2020 | 10:40 PM IST

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