Published: Apr 25, 2015, 12:47 PM (IST)
Edited: Apr 25, 2015, 01:16 PM (IST)
A massive earthquake struck Nepal which lasted almost a minute and more in Nepal as tremors were felt across North India on Saturday morning. In India, the tremors were felt for almost thirty seconds as the magnitude was recorded 7.5 on Richter scale in Nepal.
Reports of tremors are coming in from Patna, Lucknow, Kolkata, Jaipur, Chandigarh and other cities.
“Epicenter was 83 kilometres North West of Kathmandu, Nepal, measured 7.4 on Richter scale,” said European Mediterranean Seismological Center.
Few cricketers and commentators, who are in Kolkata for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2015 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), shared their experiences on Twitter.
Earthquake lasted over a minute in Kolkata. I hope every one is safe. Just felt aftershocks.
— Azhar Mahmood (@AzharMahmood11) April 25, 2015
how fragile and small life is. Let’s Be happy n grateful always. Let’s give as much as we can. #earthquake#respecttheenviourment#humbled
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) April 25, 2015
My first experience of an earthquake!Kolkata went frm sultry to AC like weather in 2 mins. 6.4 on the Richter scale here.A serious reminder
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) April 25, 2015
Not just a tremor then. Earthquake epicenter in Nepal, 6 on the richter. I pray there isn’t loss of life. #earthquake #Kolkata
— Mpumelelo Mbangwa (@mmbangwa) April 25, 2015
7.5 registered earthquake felt here in Kolkatta. A reminder how powerful mother nature is. Hope everyone is ok
— Jacques Kallis (@jacqueskallis75) April 25, 2015
