June 20: An earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale was recorded in Darchula district this morning. The earthquake occurred at 4:55 am with its epicenter at Khandeshowri in the district, according to the National Seismological Centre, Lainchour.    

Earlier on June 12, the earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale was recorded in Bajura district. Earthquakes have been occurring frequently in western parts of Nepal in recent months.  -- RSS