Fresh moderate earthquake rattles Rukum, Nepal

The earthquake rattled Rukum district at 06:08 pm local time. It occurred at 6.2 miles depth.

The epicenter was located near Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve. This is the first fresh earthquake above 5 magnitude recorded in Nepal after the Great Quake of April 25. Earlier, fresh earthquakes were recorded in Udayapur and Humla.

The United States Geological Center (USGS) kept the magnitude at 4.7 with epicenter located 52 km ENE of Salyan. No immediate damage or injuries have been recorded.

Earthquake in Nepal has claimed lives of at least 8,792 people. The highest number of fatalities have been reported from Sindhupalchowk (3,440), followed by Kathmandu (1,222).

Nepal earthquake has also shifted Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, by three centimeters (1.2 inches) to the southwest, Chinese authorities said.