An earthquake struck the country Wednesday afternoon.

The earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale occurred at 3:07pm with its epicentre near the Nepal-China border in Sindhupalchowk district, according to senior seismologist Lok Bijay Adhikari.

According to Sindhupalchowk and Dolakha reporters of the Post, no information of damage has been received so far.

More details to follow.