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5.6-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Nepal, Tremors Felt In Parts Of North India

The earthquake comes days after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake killed more than 150 people in Nepal, whose tremors were also felt in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). 

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck Western Nepal on Monday and the tremors were felt in several parts of North India, including in Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR). 

The earthquake occurred at 4:16 pm (Indian time) at a depth of 10 kms in Western Nepal, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said that the earthquake close to the Dailekh district in Western Nepal.

The earthquake comes days after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake killed more than 150 people in Nepal, whose tremors were also felt in Delhi-NCR.

There were no immediate reports of loss of life or property from the tremors on Monday. 

(It is a developing story. It will updated as details emerge.)

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