Nepal earthquake - live updates: Second major earthquake hits near Everest base camp, killing at least 60 across 3 countries
Nepal has been hit by another major earthquake, little over two weeks after more than 8,000 people were killed by a 7.8 magnitude quake in the country
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Here are the latest updates:
At least 60 people have been confirmed dead over three countries and almost 1,100 injured in Nepal
Indian media reports 17 killed in two northern states
In Tibet, a landslide killed one person and injured three
Latest earthquake was aftershock to 25 April event and more disasters could come, geologists say
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The US Geological Survey initially measured the earthquake at magnitude 7.1 but later increased the strength, recording the epicentre near the Himalayan town of Namche Bazar.
Terrified crowds fled buildings in Kathmandu, which was already badly damaged, and the latest quake could be felt as far away as India and Bangladesh.
In Delhi, offices were evacuated as the earth shook and high rises swayed from side to side.
It comes after the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck on 25 April, killing at least 8,046 people and injuring more than 17,800 more.
The disaster destroyed countless homes and displaced millions of people, leaving many homeless and relying on humanitarian aid while living in camps and makeshift shelters.
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