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Nepal Hit By 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake, Tremors Felt Across 3 Districts

Kathmandu: An earthquake measuring 5.3 magnitude hit Mustang district in northwest Nepal on Tuesday. The epicentre of the earthquake was Lomanthang in Mustang district, 375 km Northwest of Kathmandu, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre. The earthquake occurred at 9.53 pm. Nepal Flood Relief Goes Digital As QR Code Donations Push Fund Past NPR 10 Billion An…

Nepal Hit By 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake, Tremors Felt Across 3 Districts

Kathmandu experienced a 5.3 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday, originating from the Lomanthang area in Mustang district, located 375 km northwest of the capital city. According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the quake struck at 9.53 pm local time. Nepal's recent flood relief efforts have reached a digital milestone, with QR code donations surpassing NPR 10 billion.

Earlier today, an earthquake of 5.0 magnitude struck 196 km northwest of Kathmandu at 21:38:39 IST. No immediate reports of damage have been issued following the recent tremor, which was also felt in neighboring Manang, Dolp, and Myagdi districts.

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