LAMJUNG, MAY 20

Tremors were felt 86 times in 24 hours following the 5.8 ML earthquake with its epicentre at Bhulbhule of Marsyangdi Rural Municipality in Lamjung on Wednesday.

After the earthquake, the tremors were felt 86 times up to 5:51 am today.

According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, earthquake measuring over four on the Richter scale was felt six times while tremors below the magnitude of four were felt 82 times during the reporting period.

The Centre informed that a 3.2 magnitude earthquake occurred this morning as well.

With the frequency of the earthquake and aftershocks, and surging spread of coronavirus, the district residents have become fearful. Some people were forced to spend their night outside their homes while some others stayed alert and awake throughout the night with the intermittent jolts.

The Centre has shared that it cannot be ascertained whether or not the aftershocks would continue to take place.

Chief District Officer of Lamjung, Hom Prasad Luitel, has urged all the district residents to stay safe and alert. He also asked the locals to unite to overcome the possible threats stemming from the natural disaster.