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Magnitude 6.8 Earthquake Aftershock Hits Nepal As Death Toll Exceeds 2,100

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A 6.8 magnitude earthquake aftershock took place in Nepal on Sunday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The aftershock happened some 78 kilometers (48 miles) east of Nepal’s capital Kathmandu.

On Saturday, a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook the region, causing major destruction. Numerous aftershocks have since been registered.

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Number of Nepal Quake Victims Exceeds 2,000
More than 2,100 people were killed in Nepal in the disaster, including dozens of Mount Everest climbers who died in an earthquake-triggered avalanche, according to the latest available data. In neighboring India, over 50 people have been confirmed killed.

A total of more than 6.6 million people reside in areas affected by the earthquake, according to the United Nations. Thousands remain unaccounted for.

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