4.2-magnitude tremor felt in central Nepal

Kathmandu, Dec 27: A mild tremor measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale rocked central Nepal today. The aftershock was recorded at 3:52 am with epicentre at Dolakha district, 85 km east of Kathmandu, according to the National Seismological Centre.

A total 420 aftershocks with 4 or more magnitude have been recorded following the Gorkha earthquake of April 25 that killed nearly 9,000 people.

A 4.1-magnitude aftershock had been felt with Dolakha epicenter five days ago.

PTI