An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 on the Richter scale hit Sindhupalchowk district today at 03:23 pm.

The epicentre of the earthquake lies at Hagam in Sindhupalchowk district, according to National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre (NEMRC).

Earlier at 01: 46 pm, a 4.7ML earthquake jolted Pangphung in Sindhupalchowk district followed by an aftershock at 01:56 pm.

Yesterday too, a 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck Gorkha district.

Further details are awaited.