4.7 magnitude earthquake jolts Nepal

By Muhammad JuniadPublished On 04 Jan 2023

Kathmandu: A 4.7-magnitude earthquake shook Kathmandu in the early hours of Saturday, jolting many out of their sleep and forcing them to run outside. 

The earthquake was recorded by the National Seismological Centre at 2:36 am, with the epicenter being in Bhaktapur district, 15 km east of the capital city. 

The earthquake was felt in and around the Kathmandu valley. However, no damage to life or property was reported immediately after the incident. 

Earlier estimates had suggested that the quake occurred 10 kilometers south of Kathmandu.