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Magnitude 5 earthquake strikes Rukum East
The tremor, with its epicentre near Kol area of Rukum East, was felt in neighbouring districts and parts of the Kathmandu Valley.
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Published at : July 19, 2026
Updated at : July 19, 2026 17:17
Kathmandu
A magnitude 5 earthquake struck Rukum East on Sunday afternoon, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre.
The earthquake occurred at around 4:30 pm, with its epicentre located near Kol area of Rukum East, the centre said.
The tremor was felt in surrounding districts and parts of the Kathmandu Valley, according to Kantipur correspondents.
No reports of damage or casualties were immediately available.
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