Four strong earthquakes hit Nepal, tremors felt in India: Pictures, reactions and more

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Image source: IANS

Just weeks after a devastating earthquake jolted Nepal killing more than 8,000 people, four earthquakes struck Kathmandu again on Tuesday (May 12) sending petrified residents onto the streets of the capital.

Reports suggest four people died in Chautara in Sindhupalchowk district after several buildings collapsed. The death toll is likely to rise.

According to the USGS, the earthquakes measured 7.3, 6.3, 5.6 and 5.2 on the Richter scale with epicentres in Kodari and areas close to Mount Everest in Ramechhap.

According to reports, tremors of the earthquakes were also felt in several parts of North and East India, including the capital of Delhi. Taking note of the series of events, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that India was ready to provide full support to the country. “There is no need to panic. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is on the alert,” he said.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi too asks authorities to be on alert.

PM took stock of the situation following the fresh major earthquake felt in Nepal and parts of India, at a high-level meeting.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 12, 2015

Helpline Numbers:

Indian Embassy in Kathmandu: +977 985-110-7021, +977 985-113-5141

In pics: Fresh tremors felt in Nepal and part of India

People gather on a street after an earthquake in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 12, 2015. (Image source: IANS)

People gather at an open ground after an earthquake in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 12, 2015. (Image source: IANS)

People rush out of their offices as earthquake jolts Delhi on May 12, 2015. (Image source: IANS)

Local residents stand outside of buildings in the streets after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake, in Kathmandu, Nepal on May 12, 2015. (Image source: IANS)

Meanwhile, the latest news has sent shockwaves across Twitter. Here are some of the reactions.

Please do not panic and maintain calm. Earthquake situation is being closely monitored & officials are already in the field

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) May 12, 2015

Another aftershock of Nepal earthquake felt in parts of North India. Earth still to settle.We pray for safety of lives in all affected areas

— Dr. Harsh Vardhan (@drharshvardhan) May 12, 2015

Enough of #earthquake! Give me some space to live in Space.

— Dipankar #LDL (@deep_anchor) May 12, 2015

Nature reacts again #Earthquake 6.9 Richter

— Suresh En (@surnell) May 12, 2015

I hope people aren't badly hurt again. Those tremors lasted quite long. Really hope the epicentre isn't near human habitation. #Earthquake

— Papa CJ (Comedian) (@PapaCJ) May 12, 2015

Just heard about the earthquake coming once again. Hope everyone is safe in India and Nepal.

— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) May 12, 2015

Oh God! Another earthquake in Nepal. Hoping all are safe and no more casualties. God keep them safe. Prayers for Nepal & it's ppl.

— Farah Khan (@FarahKhanAli) May 12, 2015