An earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale with its epicenter near Chainpur, the district headquarters of Bajhang, was recorded at 10:03 pm on Wednesday.

According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center, Surkhet office, the quake was felt in hilly districts in the Sudurpaschim Province including Achham, Dadeldhura, Baitadi, and Darchula. —