After The Earthquake In Bajhang, More Than 300 Small And Large Aftershocks Occurred In Four Days.

 In the four days that followed the Bajhang is earthquake, there were more than 300 small and big aftershocks occurred. The National Seismological Center in Chainpur reported that a 4.5 magnitude earthquake with a depth of 9 kilometers struck on Tuesday at 10:52 AM local time, according to the National Earthquake Measurement and Research Center. At 12:23 p.m., a second 3.9-magnitude earthquake occurred at the same location.

The initial quake, which had a Richter scale rating of 5.3, occurred at 2:40 PM on Monday in Talakot, Bajhang. Afterwards, at 3:06 PM, a second 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook Chainpur.

Seismologist at the center Dr. Mukund Bhattarai noted that aftershocks are common after an earthquake of great magnitude like the one that struck Bajhang. Since the first earthquake, the area has had around 300 mild to moderate aftershocks, He said.

Seven districts in the Sudurpashchim Province have been impacted by the Bajhang earthquake: Bajhang, Bajura, Doti, Achham, Baitadi, Dadeldhura, and Darchula. Some impacted people were forced to seek shelter in tents because so many homes and open spaces had been damaged.

Tragically, one woman died when the house she was living in fell during the first earthquake. Dr. Bhattarai stressed that there was still a chance for additional damage and advised people to be cautious when sleeping in buildings that might have been affected negatively by the earthquakes.

Because of Nepal's location in a high seismic risk area, small earthquakes may seriously damage human life and property. The severe earthquake that struck Gorkha in 2015 and had its epicenter in Barpak measured 7.8 on the Richter scale and caused extensive damage. Since then, there have been numerous mild to moderate earthquakes across the nation, mostly in the east and west.