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A 7.9-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.
Shortly after the earthquake, the USGS raised the initial 7.5-magnitude of the quake to 7.9.
The quake occurred 33km east of Lamjung District and 80km northwest of Kathmandu, which has a population of about 1 million.
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.
Shortly after the earthquake, the USGS raised the initial 7.5-magnitude of the quake to 7.9.
The quake occurred 33km east of Lamjung District and 80km northwest of Kathmandu, which has a population of about 1 million.
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.
