May 23: An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale jolted Bajura district on Monday evening.    
The earthquake with its epicentre at Bichhiya was recorded at 6:45 pm, according to the National Seismological Centre, Lainchour.    
 Earlier on Sunday, another earthquake measuring on 4.1 on the Richter scale was also recorded with its epicentre at Hukam in the district. Western Nepal has been frequently hit by earthquakes in recent months. -- RSS