A 4.1 magnitude earthquake jolted Rukum East and nearby districts early on Sunday.
According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the earthquake with an epicentre in Hukamgaun of the district was recorded at 2:59am.
No human casualties have been reported.
Earlier on May 10, an earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale with an epicentre in Bajura was recorded.
Earthquakes are common in Nepal which is situated on the ridge where the Tibetan and Indian tectonic plates meet and advance two meters closer to one another every century which results in pressure which is released in the form of earthquakes.
As the government’s post-disaster needs assessment (PDNA) report noted, Nepal is the 11th most earthquake-prone country in the world.
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