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Mild tremor jolts Nepal again

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Press Trust of India Kathmandu
A mild tremor measuring 4.2 on the Richter Scale today hit central Nepal as aftershocks from last year's massive earthquake continue to jolt the country.

The aftershock of 4.2 magnitude was felt in Kathmandu Valley and adjoining districts at 3:30 PM, according to the National Seismological Centre.

The epicentre of the mild earthquake was located at Sindhupalchowk district, 120 km northeast of Kathmandu.

A total of 437 aftershocks with 4 or more magnitude have jolted the country after the great earthquake in April last year that killed 9,000 people.

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First Published: Mar 11 2016 | 8:28 PM IST

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