An earthquake has occurred in East Rukum.

An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale took place today at 2:59 am with its epicenter around Hukam gaon in East Rukum, according to the National Seismology and Research Center Lainchaur, Kathmandu.

Earlier, an earthquake of the same magnitude had occurred on May 4 with its epicenter in the Bajura district.

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