4.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Nepal's Baitadi, tremors felt in nearby districts; no reports of damage so far

What happened: The Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre said a magnitude 4.2 earthquake jolted Nepal's Baitadi district on Sunday afternoon, with the epicentre in the Dilasaini area of Sudur Paschim Province near the Nepal-India border. Key numbers: Magnitude 4.2; quake occurred Sunday afternoon; epicentre in Dilasaini, Baitadi district. Why it matters: Tremors were felt in areas around Baitadi and Darchula districts, and there were no immediate reports of physical damage. Nepal experiences frequent earthquakes because it lies in a highly active tectonic region (Seismic zones IV and V).

The Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre said a magnitude 4.2 earthquake jolted Nepal's Baitadi district on Sunday afternoon, with the epicentre in the Dilasaini area of Sudur Paschim Province near the Nepal-India border.

Tremors were felt in areas around Baitadi and Darchula districts, and there were no immediate reports of physical damage. Nepal experiences frequent earthquakes because it lies in a highly active tectonic region (Seismic zones IV and V).