PATNA: Several places in Bihar were jolted by a 5.5-magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal early on Friday, with tremors felt in Muzaffarpur, Samastipur and other bordering districts, officials said.

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Kodari Highway in Sindhupalchowk, 65 km east of Kathmandu, at 2.51 am. Four people have been reportedly injured. Nepal is in a highly seismic zone, having previously experienced a devastating 7.

Earthquake Of 5.5 Magnitude on Richter Scale Hits Nepal, Tremors Felt in Bihar Bihar: A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal at 2:36 AM IST today, with tremors also felt in Samas