2 Aftershocks Recorded in Nepal

Kathmandu: Two mild aftershocks were recorded in Nepal today, nearly seven weeks after the Himalayan nation was jolted by one of the worst earthquakes that killed over 9,000 people.

A 4.2 magnitude tremor was recorded at 6 am with epicentre at Nuwakot district.

Another 4.1 magnitude tremor was recorded at 3 pm with epicentre at Dolakha district, according to National Seismological Centre.

The number of aftershocks with 4 or more magnitude following the April 25 earthquake has reached 316.

Over 9,000 people had died in the April 25 earthquake, which also left nearly 21,000 injured and a trail of devastation.