KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 22

An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale jolted the Kathmandu Valley this morning.

The quake with its epicenter around Khari of Dhadhing was recorded at 7:39 am today, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre's Chief Lok Bijay Adhikari.

The tremor's effects were also felt in the surrounding districts of Dhading.