Massive earthquake smashes Nepal

Hundreds of people were killed in Nepal on Saturday after a massive 7.9 magnitude earthquake ripped through large parts of the country, Reuters and AFP report.

..A collapsed building is pictured after an earthquake hit, in Kathmandu, Nepal April 25, 2015 that measured 7.9 magnitude struck west of the ancient Nepali capital of Kathmandu on Saturday, killing at least 688 people, injuring hundreds and leaving a pall over the valley, doctors and witnesses said. Photo: Reuters

.Map locating the epicenter of a massive quake that struck Nepal Saturday.

.People carry the body of a victim from a damaged house after an earthquake hit, in Kathmandu. Photo: Reuters

.Body of a victim lies trapped in the debris after an earthquake hit, in Kathmandu. Photo: Reuters

.People work to rescue trapped people inside a temple in Bashantapur Durbar Square after an earthquake hit, in Kathmandu. Photo: Reuters

.People gather near a collapsed house after major earthquake in Kathmandu. Photo: Reuters
.People carry the body of a victim from a damaged house after an earthquake hit, in Kathmandu, Nepal. Photo: Reuters

.Car is seen next to a collapsed house, after a 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal. Photo: Reuters

Source: Prothom Alo