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Nepal Rocked by Massive Fresh Earthquake

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Scenes From the Aftermath of Another Massive Quake in Nepal

Nepalese search for open space as a strong earthquake hits Kathmandu on May 12, 2015.
Nepalese search for open space as a strong earthquake hits Kathmandu on May 12, 2015. Mast Irham—EPA
Nepalese armed police force search for victims after a house collapsed in strong earthquake hits Kathmandu on May 12 2015.
Nepalese armed police force search for victims after a house collapsed in strong earthquake hits Kathmandu on May 12 2015. Narendra Shrestha—EPA
Nepalese run for open space as a strong earthquake hits Kathmandu on May 12, 2015.
Nepalese run for open space as a strong earthquake hits Kathmandu on May 12, 2015. Mast Irham—EPA
Nepalese military personnel and International rescue check on a collapsed building after an earthquake in the centre of Kathmandu on May 12, 2015.
Nepalese military personnel and International rescue check on a collapsed building after an earthquake in the centre of Kathmandu on May 12, 2015. Athit Perawongmetha—Reuters
Nepalese rescue workers with a dog search for victims after a house collapsed during a strong earthquake, in Kathmandu on May 12, 2015.
Nepalese rescue workers with a dog search for victims after a house collapsed during a strong earthquake, in Kathmandu on May 12, 2015. Narendra Shrestha—EPA
Nepalese military personnel remove debris in search of survivors after a fresh 7.3 earthquake struck, in Kathmandu on May 12, 2015.
Nepalese military personnel remove debris in search of survivors after a fresh 7.3 earthquake struck, in Kathmandu on May 12, 2015. Athit Perawongmetha—Reuters
A patient is carried by Nepalese military personnel and volunteers back to the hospital building after she had been evacuated when an earthquake hit, in Kathmandu on May 12, 2015.
A patient is carried by Nepalese military personnel and volunteers back to the hospital building after she had been evacuated when an earthquake hit, in Kathmandu on May 12, 2015. Mast Irham—EPA
People gather in the safety of open space following a further major earthquake in Kathmandu on May 12, 2015.
People gather in the safety of open space following a further major earthquake in Kathmandu on May 12, 2015. Jonas Gratzer—Getty Images
People bring their injured to a Police Hospital in Kathmandu following a further major earthquake in Kathmandu on May 12, 2015.
People bring their injured to a Police Hospital in Kathmandu following a further major earthquake in Kathmandu on May 12, 2015.Jonas Gratzer—Getty Images
A woman stands on the debris of collapsed houses after a fresh 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, in Sankhu May 12, 2015.
A woman stands on the debris of collapsed houses after a fresh 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, in Sankhu on May 12, 2015. Navesh Chitrakar—Reuters

Nepal was hit Tuesday morning by another major earthquake, this time measuring 7.3 on the Richter magnitude scale. The epicenter was located 76 km east of the capital Kathmandu, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Nepalese home ministry officials said at least 65 people were killed in the quake across three countries, CNN reports, including at least 17 in India. Another was killed in Tibet, and the Nepal Home Ministry said the total injury toll across the region is now 1,926.

The quake, which was centered near Mt Everest, was strong enough to topple yet more buildings and cause further landslides in Nepal, as well as in northern India. The impact was felt as far away as New Delhi. Areas to the northeast of Kathmandu were said to be worst hit by the strong temblor, with 31 of the country’s 75 districts affected.

The country is still recovering from a devastating quake on April 25 that claimed over 8,000 lives.

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James Nachtwey's Dispatches from Nepal

Nepal earthquake. Hindu funeral cremation rituals at Pashupatinath Temple on the Bagmati River in Katmandu. by James Nachtwey
Bodies are prepared for cremation during a Hindu ritual at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on April 28, 2015, three days after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake devastated Nepal, killing at least 7,000 people and causing untold damage. James Nachtwey for TIME
Nepal earthquake. Hindu funeral cremation rituals at Pashupatinath Temple on the Bagmati River in Katmandu. by James Nachtwey
During funeral rites in Kathmandu on April 28, 2015, women mourn for loved ones killed in the earthquake. James Nachtwey for TIME
Nepal earthquake. Hindu funeral cremation rituals at Pashupatinath Temple on the Bagmati River in Katmandu. by James Nachtwey
A man performs a Hindu cremation ritual at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, April 28, 2015. James Nachtwey for TIME
Nepal earthquake. Bhaktapur. A city near Katmandu. People reclaiming their possessions from the wreckage. A man who had been buried and died being pulled out of the wreckage by there Nepali Army rescue team. Sculpture of elephant in ruins of an ancient, sacred temple.by James Nachtwey
A man sorts through the wreckage of destroyed homes in the ancient city of Bhaktapur, near Kathmandu, April 28, 2015. James Nachtwey for TIME
Nepal earthquake. Bhaktapur. A city near Katmandu. People reclaiming their possessions from the wreckage. A man who had been buried and died being pulled out of the wreckage by there Nepali Army rescue team. Sculpture of elephant in ruins of an ancient, sacred temple.by James Nachtwey
Residents search through the debris in Bhaktapur, April 28, 2015. James Nachtwey for TIME
Nepal earthquake. Bhaktapur. A city near Katmandu. People reclaiming their possessions from the wreckage. A man who had been buried and died being pulled out of the wreckage by there Nepali Army rescue team. Sculpture of elephant in ruins of an ancient, sacred temple.by James Nachtwey
A body is found in the wreckage in Bhaktapur, April 29, 2015. James Nachtwey for TIME
Nepal earthquake. Bhaktapur. A city near Katmandu. People reclaiming their possessions from the wreckage. A man who had been buried and died being pulled out of the wreckage by there Nepali Army rescue team. Sculpture of elephant in ruins of an ancient, sacred temple.by James Nachtwey
Nepal's 7.8 magnitude earthquake has caused massive destruction of historical temples and palaces like this ancient and sacred site in Bhaktapur, April 29, 2015. James Nachtwey for TIME
Nepal earthquake. Town of Sankhu. Mush of town was destroyed. People digging out their possessions. Aerial images of Nuwakot district, hit by the earthquake and not able to be reached by aid and rescue teams. Farming villages built atop steep hillsides with cascading, terraced fields.by James Nachtwey
Destroyed farming villages are seen from a helicopter during an Indian Army relief mission to Nepal’s remote Nuwakot District, April 30, 2015.James Nachtwey for TIME
Nepal earthquake. Small village in foothills with people gathering near helipad to watch Nepal Army helicopter land with supplies. Cremation pyres in Katmandu at Pashupatinath Temple on Bagmati River.by James Nachtwey
After being airlifted from a remote village to Kathmandu, an injured woman is carried to receive care, April 30, 2015. James Nachtwey for TIME
Nepal earthquake. Town of Sankhu. Mush of town was destroyed. People digging out their possessions. Aerial images of Nuwakot district, hit by the earthquake and not able to be reached by aid and rescue teams. Farming villages built atop steep hillsides with cascading, terraced fields.by James Nachtwey
Villagers sort through rubble in Sankhu, on the outskirts of Kathmandu, May 1, 2015.James Nachtwey for TIME
Nepal earthquake. Town of Sankhu. Mush of town was destroyed. People digging out their possessions. by James Nachtwey
Residents look through wreckage in the town of Sankhu, which was largely destroyed in the earthquake, May 1, 2015. James Nachtwey for TIME
Nepal earthquake. Town of Sankhu. Mush of town was destroyed. People digging out their possessions. by James Nachtwey
A shadow is reflected on the remains of a collapsed house in the largely destroyed village of Sankhu on the outskirts of Katmandu, May 1, 2015. James Nachtwey for TIME

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