New fresh earthquake hits Humla, Nepal

Magnitude 4.0 light earthquake hit Humla at 18:36 UTC, Nepal Seismological Center reported.

The epicenter was located near Hepka along Karnali River. This is the first fresh earthquake in Nepal in last two weeks.

Humla earthquake epicenter map
Earlier, magnitude 4.1 earthquake rattled Darchula. At least 374 aftershocks have rattled Nepal since April 25 earthquake.

Similarly, moderate aftershock of magnitude 4.9 rattled Gorkha Monday morning at 04:15 am, August 10, 2015. The epicenter was located near Baluwa.

No preliminary damage or injuries have been reported.

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