A SECOND earthquake shook quake-devastated Nepal yesterday, killing at least 48 and injuring over 1,100 people, according to Nepalese authorities.
News agency AFP reported that the 7.3-magnitude earthquake hit north-eastern Nepal at 19km deep, only to be followed by another 6.3 magnitude tremor half an hour later and subsequent aftershocks.
While two major buildings were destroyed in yesterday’s disasters, the districts of Dolakha and Sindhupalchowk absorbed most of the damage, as it did in the April 25 earthquake.
According to AFP, a US Marine Corps helicopter on deployment for earthquake relief nearby was reported missing. Six US Marines and two Nepalese soldiers were on board at that time.
