August 16, 2026, Sunday
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The epicenter of the earthquake was Saipal

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Bajura. An earthquake has occurred around Saipal in Bajhang. Earthquake measuring center Surkhet reported that an earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale occurred at 12:09 PM on Sunday with its epicenter at Saipal Himal in the neighboring district of Bajag. 

The earthquake has also hit Bajura.  After the earthquake began to occur in the western region, the locals became panicked. Bajura, Bajhang of Far Western Province, which is at risk of earthquake, and the surrounding localities are panicked. After the shock of the earthquake was felt, the District Administration Office Bajura has asked everyone to exercise caution.  The administration has urged people to be alert and vigilant to avoid natural disasters such as earthquakes, as calamities do not come with any bells and whistles.

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