Friday, March 11, 2016

4.2-Richter scale aftershock jolts capital

Kathmandu, March 11: An aftershock measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale with epicenter in Sindhupalchowk district jolted the capital city at 3.13 pm.

The aftershocks of the massive 'Gorkha Earthquake' which struck on April 25 last year continues unabated and intermittently.

A total of 439 aftershocks measuring above 4 on the Richter scale have been recorded so far, said National Seismological Centre Chief, Lok Bijaya Adhikari. RSS