An earthquake  of magnitude 7.3 in richter scale struck Nepal on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, causing people to run out of buildings in the capital Kathmandu and shaking structures in the Indian capital.

The quake, which struck near the base camp for Everest, was measured at a shallow depth of about 10 km. Epicentre of it was 18 kilometres South East of Kodari. At least 42 people have been killed according to the latest count. The toll is likely to go up.

Tremors were felt in West Bengal, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and several parts of north India. Immediately after the quake at around 12:35 PM, panic- stricken people were seen rushing out of buildings in Delhi. The death toll in India is now 17, with 16 dead in Bihar only.

Metro services were immediately put on restricted mode with speeds being slowed down. Authorities said in many areas, high-rise buildings are being vacated.  

Helpline numbers

The helpline numbers for the Indian embassy in Nepal are (+977)851107021, (+977)9851135141.

Nepal Red Cross helpline numbers- (+977)-1-4270650, (+977)-1-427276

Latest update:

17:43 IST Tuesday, 12 May 2015

Here are further updates from eye witness Sarika Gulati

Rescue operations are on in Mitr Nagar Naya Bus Park near Godhuli Dohori Sanjh in Nepal where a guest house has turned into rubble post the devastating earthquake on Tuesday. The operation is being carried out by Nepalese Armed Force Police. According to the locals, it was a 6-storey-building.

100 metres ahead of Nagar Naya Bus Park, a seven-member LA County Rescue Team is carrying out the search for missing people as two guest houses have collapsed next to Buddha Marg.

People who were running and trying to escape from that passage are feared to have been trapped under the wreckage of the guest houses. The LA County Rescue Team currently has sniffer dogs and stretchers with them and is doing a preliminary search operation to find the ones trapped inside by calling out names.

 17:14 IST Tuesday, 12 May 2015

According to live witnesses, relief operation has started in full swing.  Sarika Gulati reporting for dna from Nepal has provided updates of the situation on ground.

In the guest house in Mitr Nagar Naya Bus Park near Godhuli Dohori Sanjh, a cry of help in heard and the LA County Rescue Team has started removing the rubble to get the person out. During the rescue operation, an LA County Rescue member has hurt himself in the hand. He is bleeding profusely and is being tended to.

A residential 5-storey building has collapsed in Samakhushi Chowk in Kathmandu, just 1.5 km away from the Naya Bus Park in Mitr Nagar. Rescue teams are being rushed to the spot.

16:59 IST Tuesday, 12 May 2015

According to latest reports, more than 300 people have been injured. All schools in the country have been closed for two more weeks.

15:34 IST Tuesday, 12 May 2015

Kathmandu airport resumes operations

15:08 IST Tuesday, 12 May 2015

I appeal to our people to maintain calm: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee tweeted, "Round-the-clock Control Room has been opened at 'Nabanna' and the numbers are 1070 and 22143526"

she further added, "Earthquake has once again struck many parts of our State and other parts of the country and abroad. We are with all our brothers & sisters. I appeal to our people to maintain calm. Our Government will provide all support."

15:04 IST Tuesday, 12 May 2015

PMO tweeted, "PM directed all concerned authorities to be on alert for carrying out rescue and relief operations, as required."

15:03 IST Tuesday, 12 May 2015

Seven earthquakes in Nepal

15:02 IST Tuesday, 12 May 2015

Kathmandu Airport shut after earthquake

15:01 IST Tuesday, 12 May 2015

Two died after a wall collapses at an under construction site in Bihar

14:57 IST Tuesday, 12 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes stock of situation following fresh earthquake felt in Nepal and parts of India.

14:55 IST Tuesday, 12 May 2015

At least four people have reportedly died and twelve others have been injured in Tuesday’s earthquake in Nepal.

Media reports said that three landslides had occurred Sindhupalchok District in the Bagmati Zone of central Nepal.

It is also being reported that some buildings have collapsed in Chautara municipality, which is only settlement in Sindhupalchok District with the administrative status of municipality and lies east of Kathmandu.

14:34 IST Tuesday, 12 May 2015

Aftershocks will continue for weeks or may be months, said IMD DG LS Rathore

14:28 IST Tuesday, 12 May 2015

NDRF On Alert

The National Disaster Response Force has been put on alert after two earthquakes struck India with epicentres in Nepal and Afghanistan.

The Home Minister called up India's Ambassador to Nepal Ranjeet Ray and took stock of the situation in the Himalayan nation.

14:23 IST Tuesday, 12 May 2015

Flights to Kathmandu are holding again after a new 7.4 Magnitude earthquake

14:13 IST Tuesday, 12 May 2015

According to the US Geological Survey (USGS) four earthquakes hit Nepal in a span of one hour.

* First measuring 5.6 magnitute (25 km SE of Kodari, Nepal)

* Second measuring 6.3 magnitute  (33km NNE of Ramechhap, Nepal)

* Third measuring 5.0 magnitute (34km S of Kodari, Nepal)

* Fourth measuring 5.1magnitute (19km SW of Kodari, Nepal)

14:13 IST Tuesday, 12 May 2015

Four people dead in Chautara

14:05 IST Tuesday, 12 May 2015

Mild tremors

Mild tremors felt in in most parts of Odisha, West Bengal and parts of Bihar
14:00 IST Tuesday, 12 May 2015

13:34 IST Tuesday, 12 May 2015

Spaking to media, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said, "Heard the news right now, there is no need to panic."

Singh further said, "India will provide full support to Nepal wherever required"

13:23 IST Tuesday, 12 May 2015

Two earthquakes struck India with epicentres in Nepal (7.1 in Richter scale) and Afghanistan (6.9 in Richter scale): MHA.

13:16 IST Tuesday, 12 May 2015

Home Ministry is collecting details and information about any damage from earthquake in India: Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

13:14 IST Tuesday, 12 May 2015

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Nepal, the US Geological Survey said, causing people to run out of buildings in the capital Kathmandu and shaking structures in the Indian capital.

The quake, which struck near the base camp for Everest, was measured at a shallow depth of about 10 km.

13:07 IST Tuesday, 12 May 2015

Tremors also felt in parts of West Bengal and Bihar.

People rushed outside offices in Delhi