Quake in Western Nepal

New Delhi, Sep 19 (UNI) An earthquake measuring 4.8 on the richter scale shook Western Nepal this afternoon, the India Meteorological Department said.

The quake was experienced at 1227 hrs. Its epicentre lay at 29.4 degree north latitude and 81.4 degree east longitude, the met office said.

UNI VN VA DS1620