At least five people have been reportedly injured in the earthquake.
NEW DELHI: An earthquake measuring 5.2 hit Nepal tonight at 9.50 pm.
Tremors were also felt in adjoining Bihar, bringing back memories of the massive 7.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal last year on April 25.
There are no reports yet of damage to life or property.
The US Geological Survey or USGS said on its website that today's earthquake measured 5.2 on the Ritcher Scale and the epicentre was found to be 16 km North-North West of Nepal's capital city Kathmandu.
The capital city and adjoining areas had suffered extensive damage in last year's quake on April 25 that killed nearly 9,000 people, injuring many more and rendering people homeless. - indiatoday
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