Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Ilam, Nepal; No Casualties Reported

• A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Ilam district in eastern Nepal's Koshi province on Saturday.
• The tremor was recorded at 6:50 pm with its epicenter in the Nayabazar area of Ilam district, 450 kms east of Kathmandu.
• No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been received.
• The earthquake was felt in adjoining districts including Panchtha, Tehrathum, and Taplejung.
• Nepal is highly vulnerable to earthquakes due to its location in active tectonic zones.