An earthquake of 4.5 magnitude hit Pakistan early Friday morning, with tremors felt at 5.14 IST. Earlier, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal's Sindhupalchok district at 2:35 am, affecting the Himalayan region and parts of Bihar, India. Seismological centers reported varying magnitudes, with notable tremors in Patna and nearby areas.
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