Tue Jan 07 01:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Strong Earthquake Shakes Bihar, Nepal Epicenter
**Patna, Bihar, India** – A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.36 on the Richter scale shook Bihar state in eastern India early Tuesday morning at approximately 6:38 AM IST. The tremors, which lasted approximately five seconds, were felt across several districts, including Patna, Motihari, and Samastipur. The epicenter of the quake was located in Nepal, approximately 93 km northeast of Lobuche, according to some reports. While initial reports indicated a magnitude of 7.1, later reports revised the figure to 6.36. There are currently no reports of significant damage or casualties in Bihar, though authorities are assessing the situation. This news comes amidst other ongoing events in Bihar, including protests and political unrest related to activist Prashant Kishor’s arrest.
First Piper 