Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Kanchenjunga in Taplejung

Kathmandu. An earthquake tremor was felt in the area surrounding Kanchenjunga in Taplejung. According to the National Center for Seismological Research and Monitoring, a 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck at 2:47 AM today (Tuesday).

The center stated that the epicenter of the earthquake was near the Nepal-India border area. The tremor was also felt in Eastern Nepal.