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A 7.5-magnitude earthquake has struck 80km east of the city of Pokhara, Nepal, the US Geological Survey said. Some buildings have reportedly collapsed in the capital, Kathmandu. Witnesses say that the tremors were also felt in India.
There have been no official reports of damage or injuries.
However, Reuters witness said some buildings in Kathmandu had
collapsed.
The quake was at a depth of 31km.
Some tremors were reportedly felt in some cities in northern India, including the capital, New Delhi, witnesses told Reuters.
- The BBC reports some buildings have been damaged in the quake in Nepal but there has been no initial word on any casualties.
- Earthquake of magnitude 7.9occurred today at 11.41 am between latitude 28.1 North and Longitude 84.6 East. The epicentre was located in Nepal, an IMD statement said.
- A major aftershock is being experienced in North India.
- Mobile phone services affected across Nepal
- Delhi Metro services were briefly suspended after the quake.
- There are reports of widespread damage in Nepal.
- People were seen rushing out of their homes and offices.
- The tremors in Delhi were felt for over a minute.
- In India, tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim.
7.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal, felt in India
Earthquake, India, Natural disastersA 7.5-magnitude earthquake has struck 80km east of the city of Pokhara, Nepal, the US Geological Survey said. Some buildings have reportedly collapsed in the capital, Kathmandu. Witnesses say that the tremors were also felt in India.
The quake was at a depth of 31km.
Some tremors were reportedly felt in some cities in northern India, including the capital, New Delhi, witnesses told Reuters.
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