Kathmandu, July 10 : An earthquake has occurred with its epicentre at Tapethok of Taplejung district.    

The tremor measuring 4.4 in Richter scale occurred at 1o:46 pm on Tuesday, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, Lainchaur.    

Earlier on June 28, an earthquake had occurred with its epicentre at Helambu, Sindhupalchowk.