An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale struck Sindhupalchowk with its epicenter at Phulpingkot of the district. 

According to the Earthquake Measurement and Monitoring Centre, Lainchaur, the quake was recorded at 11:57 am today. 

Earlier, an earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale jolted Rukum East at 7: 34 pm on Thursday. The epicenter of the quake was Ranmamaikot.