BREAKING: A second huge 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake just struck Nepal Weeks After Disaster Devastated The Country

BBC reports A major earthquake has struck eastern Nepal, near Mount Everest, two weeks after more than 8,000 died in a devastating quake.

At least four people have been killed and an unknown number injured, according to aid agencies.

The latest earthquake hit near the town of Namche Bazaar, near Mount Everest.

The US Geological Survey said it had a magnitude of 7.3. An earthquake on 25 April, centred in western Nepal, had a magnitude of 7.8.

The latest tremor was also felt in northern India and Bangladesh.

In the Nepalese capital Kathmandu, which was badly damaged last month, people rushed out of buildings as the quake struck at 12:35 local time (07:50 GMT).

The BBC's Yogita Limaye, who was in Nepal's mountains when the latest earthquake struck, tweeted: "We're safe. Did feel the earth shake for quite a long time. Saw dust and stones flying off mountain near by." Read More