Tuesday, 12 May 2015

Another Earthquake reported in Nepal

Barely weeks after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal in which over 8,000 people died, another earthquake has hit the Eastern region of the country early this morning. According to the US Geological Survey, this morning's earthquake had a magnitude of 7.3. The one on April 25th which occured in western Nepal had a magnitude of 7.8.

Residents ran for safety after the tremor was heard. There are no immediate reports of casualties. The tremor from this morning's earthquake was felt as far away as the Indian capital Delhi, as well as Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.

32 persons have been confirmed dead and over 1000 injured in the 7.3 magnitude earthquake that hit the eastern region this morning. The quake, which occured two and a half weeks after the first one that killed over 8000 people, was so strong, it was felt in New Delhi, India. Vulnerable buildings from last disaster have now collapsed. The quake also triggered landslide. 




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