 "Tremors felt in Bihar")
An earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale was felt in Patna and other parts of Bihar this afternoon.
The earthquake was felt at 12:35 pm, state Meteorological department said.
The epicentre of the temblor was in Nepal, it said.
Initial reports suggest that tremors were felt across several parts of the state including Darbhanga, East Champaran and Kisanganj.
The earthquake send people into panic.
In the capital city Patna, citizens were seen running out from buildings into open spaces.
In many schools, children ran to safety in field.
The earthquake was felt at 12:35 pm, state Meteorological department said.
The epicentre of the temblor was in Nepal, it said.
Initial reports suggest that tremors were felt across several parts of the state including Darbhanga, East Champaran and Kisanganj.
The earthquake send people into panic.
In the capital city Patna, citizens were seen running out from buildings into open spaces.
In many schools, children ran to safety in field.
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