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6.9-magnitude earthquake in China jolts Nepal
The tremor was felt at 6:51 am, prompting residents to rush out of their homes.bookmark
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Published at : January 7, 2025
Updated at : January 7, 2025 13:21
Kathmandu
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake, with its epicentre in Tibet’s Shigatse city, shook several parts of Nepal, including the Kathmandu Valley, on Tuesday morning.
The tremor was felt at 6:51 am, prompting residents to rush out of their homes.
According to the China Earthquake Networks Centre, the earthquake had a depth of 10 km, Reuters reported.
No damage or casualties have been reported in Nepal so far.
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