A massive earthquake of magnitude 7.3 jolted Nepal and North India again on Tuesday afternoon. The 7.3 magnitude earthquake was followed by a powerful aftershock of magnitude 6.3 and it was centered at Ramechhap district of Nepal, according to U.S. Geological Survey.
The aftershocks of the Tuesday's earthquake were felt in several parts of India, including Chennai, West Bengal and Rajasthan, and Bangladesh.
The latest earthquake struck 68 km (about 42 miles) west of the town of Namche Bazar, close to Mount Everest, according to Reuters.
Last month, an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 rattled Nepal, which killed more than 8,000 people and injured over 17,000
Twitterati and Bollywood celebrities again extended their support and tweeted about the same on the microblogging site.
Bollywood celebrities including Shah Rukh Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha and others tweeted about the earthquake. Shah Rukh also shared a photo on safety tips in case of a quake.
Here is how Bollywood celebs reacted:
Anushka Sharma: So so so sad that earthquake happens again . Whatever little semblance may have been achieved shakes again . Prayers with people .
Shahid Kapoor: Strong tremor here in Amritsar
Ajay Devgn: Just heard about the earthquake coming once again. Hope everyone is safe in India and Nepal.
Tapsee Pannu: Noooo! Not Nepal again! It's so so saddening! Why this fury against that 1 country!!?.
Sonakshi Sinha: Omg, i just felt myself swaying a bit and got a msg that theres been an earthquake in Delhi!! Hoping all fine!
Parineeti Chopra: Ok what the F just felt another earthquake in Mumbai again!!
Celina Jaitly: God have mercy on Nepal.... Devastated to hear his wrath continues upon the Kingdom of Nepal !
Mika Singh: Mother Earth is telling us something, we all better listen and respect her more# another earthquake @Nepal.Hope ppl are ok this time around
Farah Khan Ali: Oh God! Another earthquake in Nepal. Hoping all are safe and no more casualties. God keep them safe. Prayers for Nepal & it's ppl.
Anjana Sukhani: Prayers for Nepal ...North n North east of India ...stay safe ..
Ehsaan Noorani: God not another #earthquake this is really sad and scary
Milap Zaveri: Not again ya! :( Terrible what's happening in Nepal and parts of india.
Gul Panag: Another quake. Have mercy dear God.
Farhan Akhtar: Thoughts with people in Nepal & North India..
Bipasha Basu: #EarthquakeAgain :( Saddenned! Praying for the safety of ppl affected.
Sania Mirza: Thoughts and prayers with people of Nepal and North India
#EarthquakeAgain : Don't Panic.
Be Alert,Be Safe!!
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