March 24: An earthquake measuring 4.5 magnitude in the Richter scale occurred at 9:15 am this morning with its epicenter in Mugu district, the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, Lainchaur, said.

The earthquake was felt in the districts of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. The eastern and western regions of the country have recorded frequent earthquakes in the recent time. -- RSS