UPDATED
About 500 killed, many more injured
The deadly quake that struck about 77km (48mi) NW of Kathmandu earlier today has been confirmed as a magnitude 7.8Mw shock, said USGS/EHP.
The powerful quake, and more than a dozen aftershocks, have claimed about 500 lives and left many more injured, according to Nepalese officials.
“Hundreds of people are feared dead and there are reports of widespread damage to property. The devastation is not confined to some areas of Nepal. Almost the entire country has been hit,” said a senior diplomat at Nepal’s embassy in New Delhi, India.
According to revised estimates by USGS, the total no of fatalities may be between 1,000 and 10,000.
“Red alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. High casualties and extensive damage are probable and the disaster is likely widespread. Past red alerts have required a national or international response,” said USGS/EHP.
The estimated economic losses have also been revised to between $1 and $10 billion.
“Estimated economic losses are 9-50% GDP of Nepal,” said USGS/EHP.
EQ Revised Details
Magnitude: 7.8Mw
Location: 28.147°N 84.708°E
Depth: 15.0 km
Time: 2015-04-25 06:11:26 UTC
Nearby Cities:
- 34km (21mi) ESE of Lamjung, Nepal
- 58km (36mi) NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal
- 73km (45mi) E of Pokhara, Nepal
- 76km (47mi) NW of Kirtipur, Nepal
- 77km (48mi) NW of Kathmandu, Nepal
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