The earthquake that struck Bajura on Saturday morning with its epicenter in Jagannath Rural Municipality-5, Gotri Darjitol, completely damaged about 15 houses, while about 150 houses are partially damaged.

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Gotri in Bajura at 4:14 am on Saturday morning.

The most damage was caused in Jagannath Rural Municipality-5, Gotri Darjitol, where the epicenter of the earthquake was located, according to the District Administration Office, Bajura. The earthquake completely damaged about 15 houses and partially damaged more than 150 houses.

Although the area is remote and the details of the on-site study of all the places have not been received, the ward, municipality, police administration and other agencies are deployed for rescue work and necessary post-earthquake work is underway, the District Administration Office, Bajura, stated.