Powerful Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake Hits Nepal

May 12, 2015:

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal, the second major earthquake in that region in less than three weeks.

May 2, 2015:

The death toll from the April 25 earthquake has exceeded 7,000 people with at least 14,000 others injured.

Apr 27, 2015:

The death toll from the April 25 earthquake has risen to more than 4,000 people.

Apr 26, 2015:

A magnitude 6.7 aftershock caused more avalanches on Mount Everest, hampering rescue operations.

Apr 25, 2015:

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake occurred in Nepal with an epicenter less than 100 miles from the capital city of Katmandu. Initial reports said over 1,900 people in Katmandu had been killed and over 4,500 injured. In addition, at least 17 climbers on Mount Everest were killed due to avalanches set off by the earthquake.

Source:

Barry, Ellen. (April 25, 2015). "Earthquake Devastates Nepal, Killing More Than 1,900". The New York Times. Retrieved 2015-04-26.

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