. The earthquake was felt at 12:09 pm today with its epicenter around Saipal of Bajhang.

According to the Seismological Centre, Surkhet, an earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale occurred with its epicenter at Saipal Mountain in Bajhang district.

The earthquake with its epicenter in Saipal Mountain has also shaken Bajura. Locals are terrified after the earthquake started hitting the western region. Locals of Bajura and Bajhang and surrounding areas of the far-western state are at risk of earthquake.

The District Administration Office, Bajura, has urged one and all to adopt precaution after the tremors of the earthquake were felt. The administration has urged all to be alert and alert to be safe from natural disasters including earthquake as the disaster does not come with playing any musical instruments.