The earthquake occurred at 4.16 p.m. local time at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles) with an epicenter in Nepal. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY
An earthquake of 5.3 magnitude hit Nepal on Monday afternoon, according to the US Geological Survey.
The earthquake occurred at 4.16 p.m. local time (1046GMT) at a depth of 10 kilometres (6 miles) with an epicentre in Nepal.
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The earthquake came few days after a magnitude 6.4 earthquake hit Nepal which killed over 150 people.
Last month, at least 12 people were injured after two powerful earthquakes jolted Nepal.
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