KATHMANDU: An earthquake measuring 5.7 magnitude (ML) on the Richter scale struck Bajhang district around 7:15 pm today.

According to the National Seismological Centre, the epicentre of the earthquake was in Pauwagadhi of Bajhang.

An Earthquake of Ml 5.7 around pauwagadhi Bajhang at 19:15(2076/08/03)

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