6.1-magnitude earthquake hits Nepal’s Kathmandu, triggers landslides; no casualty

Kathmandu, October 22

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake on Sunday hit Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal.

According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the earthquake with epicentre in Dhading district was recorded at 7:39 am.

In Dhading, 90 km west of Kathmandu four tremors were felt within 29 minutes after the strong jolt that occurred at 7:39 am.