Powerful 7.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal
A 7.9-magnitude earthquake has struck Nepal and India, killing at least four people. The most severe damage was seen in Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, where buildings collapsed, reportedly causing numerous injuries, RT reports.
Shortly after the earthquake, the USGS raised the initial 7.5-magnitude of the quake to 7.9.
It occurred 33km east of Lamjung District and 80km northwest of Kathmandu, which has a population of about 1 million. The quake was at a depth of 31km.
Everyone is out in the streets of Kathmandu and people are rushing to hospitals, local media reported.