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Another major earthquake has hit Nepal

Published 09:35 12 May 2015 BST

Updated 12:06 12 May 2015 BST

Eric Lalor
Another major earthquake has hit Nepal

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Just 17 days after a major earthquake devastated Nepal, another one has hit.

Reports this morning suggest that another major earthquake has hit Nepal; the US Geological Service said that a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit the region and that after shocks are being felt as far away as New Delhi. The earthquake is believed to have a depth of 19km and its epicentre is 83 kilometres (52 miles) east of Kathmandu. A government official has told the media that 19 people have died today as a result of the second earthquake with 981 injured. LALITPUR, NEPAL - APRIL 28: Remains of a collapsed temple in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Patan Durbar Square on April 28, 2015 in Lalitpur, Nepal. A major 7.8 earthquake hit Kathmandu mid-day on Saturday, and was followed by multiple aftershocks that triggered avalanches on Mt. Everest that buried mountain climbers in their base camps. Many houses, buildings and temples in the capital were destroyed during the earthquake, leaving thousands dead or trapped under the debris as emergency rescue workers attempt to clear debris and find survivors. Regular aftershocks have hampered recovery missions as locals, officials and aid workers attempt to recover bodies from the rubble. (Photo by Omar Havana/Getty Images) On April 25, an earthquake devastated Nepal, killing over 8,000 people.  

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