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Light tremor felt in Kathmandu on Wednesday afternoon

Light tremor felt in Kathmandu on Wednesday afternoon

By THT Online

Earthquake analysis at the National Seismological Centre in Kathmandu in April 2016. Photo: Keshav P. Koirala

KATHMANDU: Nepal Seismological Center has reported a 'small' earthquake of local magnitude (ML) 2.9, originating around Kalimati of Kathmandu district at 14:46 today. Though it is recorded by local measurement instruments, an earthquake of ML 2.9 is usually not felt by people. Such earthquakes fall under a category of micro earthquake. However, some people did feel the tremor as a few of them took to social media to share their experiences. Yesterday, an earthquake of ML 4.7 was detected around Bhamchaur, Bajhang district at 21: 09.