Two aftershocks recorded in Nepal

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.