A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Kathmandu, Nepal, in the early hours of Friday, sending shockwaves across the region. Tremors were felt in Bihar, Siliguri, and other parts of India, causing panic among residents.

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal early Friday. Tremors were also felt in Patna and nearby areas of Bihar.

Earthquake Of 5.5 Magnitude on Richter Scale Hits Nepal, Tremors Felt in Bihar Bihar: A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal at 2:36 AM IST today, with tremors also felt in Samas

The earthquake occurred around 2.36 am in Nepal’s Bagmati Province, about 189 km north of Muzaffarpur in Bihar.

According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, a 6.1-magnitude earthquake was recorded at 2:51 AM along Kodari Highway in Sindhupalchowk district, 65 km east of Kathmandu.

The National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center on its website stated that the epicentre lies at Sindhupalchowk district's Bhairavkunda at around 2:51 AM (Local Time).

Several places in Bihar were jolted by a 5.5-magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal early on Friday, with tremors felt in Muzaffarpur, Samastipur and other bordering districts, officials said.

Nepal lies in one of the most active tectonic zones (Seismic zones IV and V), making the country extremely vulnerable to earthquakes.

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A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal early today, shaking the Himalayan region and parts of Bihar. No immediate damage or casualties reported.

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Kodari Highway in Sindhupalchowk, 65 km east of Kathmandu, at 2.51 am. No immediate damage or casualties reported. Nepal is in a highly seismic zone, having previously experienced a devastating 7.