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Magnitude 7.5 earthquake hits Nepal: USGS

A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said, with strong tremors felt across the Himalayan nation and parts of India. The quake struck 77 kilometres (48 miles) north west of Kathmandu, with reports of damage in the Nepali

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Published 27 April 2015, 8:00 · Updated 21:46

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A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said, with strong tremors felt across the Himalayan nation and parts of India.

The quake struck 77 kilometres (48 miles) north west of Kathmandu, with reports of damage in the Nepali capital.

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