At Least 108 Killed in Nepal Earthquake - Report

World | April 25, 2015, Saturday // 13:14
Bulgaria: At Least 108 Killed in Nepal Earthquake - Report People search for survivors stuck under the rubble of a destroyed building, after an earthquake caused serious damage in Kathmandu, Nepal, 25 April 2015. Photo by EPA/BGNES

The death toll in the massive 7.9 magnitude earthquake in Nepal has risen to at least 108 people.

According to reports of Al Jazeera, based on an initial estimate of local authorities in Nepal, at least 108 people were killed in the earthquake and dozens were injured.

The eartquake, which struck at 11:56am local time, caused extensive damage to buildings.

The epicenter was located 80 kilometers northwest of Kathmandu.

The US Geological Survey said the quake measured 7.9 on the Richter scale and the epicenter was at a depth of 2 kilometers.

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