Nepal lies in one of the most active tectonic zones (Seismic zones IV and V), making the Himalayan nation extremely vulnerable to earthquakes. So far, the worst quake it has witnessed was in April 2015, when a 7.8 magnitude quake killed more than 9,000 people and damaged over 1 million structures.

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Kodari Highway in Sindhupalchowk, 65 km east of Kathmandu, at 2.51 am. Four people have been reportedly injured. Nepal is in a highly seismic zone, having previously experienced a devastating 7.

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal early today, shaking the Himalayan region and parts of Bihar. No immediate damage or casualties reported.

An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale hit Nepal in the early hours of Friday. The epicentre was in Sindhupalchowk District in the Central Region of the Himalayan nation.The National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center in its website stated that the epicentre lies at Sindhupalchowk district's Bhairavkunda at around 2:51 AM (Local Time).

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal during the early hours of Friday. The seismic activity originated in Sindhupalchowk District, situated in the Central Region of Nepal's Himalayan territory.According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center's website,