An earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale was recorded in Darchula district this morning.

The earthquake occurred at 4:55 am had its epicenter at Khandeshowri in the district, according to the National Seismological Centre, Lainchour.

Earlier on June 12, the earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale was also recorded in Bajura district.

—