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1st LD: 7.1-magnitude aftershock jolts Nepal

Xinhua, May 12, 2015 Adjust font size:

A massive 7.1-magnitude aftershock jolted Nepal on Tuesday, following the powerful 7.9- magnitude temblor on April 25, which has left more than 8,000 people dead.

The epicenter is said to be 83 km away from the capital of Kathmandu. Panicked people rushed to open places and streets right after the quake.

The strong tremor was also felt across northern and eastern India. Endi