6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Nepal, Tremors Felt Widely

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal's Sindhupalchowk district early Friday morning, causing alarm but no immediate casualties or significant damage. The epicenter was near Bhairavkunda, about 65 km east of Kathmandu, with tremors felt in India and Tibet. The German Research Center reported the quake at a slightly lower magnitude of 5.6 and a depth of 10 km. Authorities are assessing the situation and have advised residents to remain alert for aftershocks. Nepal's location in a highly active seismic zone heightens concerns, recalling the devastating 2015 earthquake. Meanwhile, a 5.0 magnitude earthquake also hit Assam, India, earlier in the week, highlighting the region's vulnerability to seismic activity.