Baitadi, Oct 17: Darchula was struck with a fresh new earthquake at 6: 16 am today sending a ripple of panic among the residents.

The earthquake measuring 4 on the Richter scale struck with epicentre located at an area across the border in India which lies 43 km north- west of Darchula headquarters.

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Kedar Khanal, of the District Police Office, Darchula said they were yet to receive information on damages caused by the earthquake.