A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal's Sindhupalchowk district on Saturday night, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre.

There were no immediate reports about any damage or human casualty.

The epicentre of the earthquake, which took place around 11.35 pm local time, was located near Nulthala Kharka area of Sindhupalchowk -- around 80 km northeast of Kathmandu.

Tremors were also felt in neighbouring districts, including Kathmandu.

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