The latest earthquake hit near the town of Namche Bazaar and sent thousands of panicked residents on to the streets on the capital, Kathmandu. It had a magnitude of 7.3, compared to the 7.8 of the 25 April quake in western Nepal.
The latest tremor was also felt in northern India and Bangladesh. It was centred about 76km (47 miles) east of Kathmandu, in a rural area close to the Chinese border. Three people have been confirmed dead in India The quake struck at 12:35 local time (06:50 GMT). Rescue helicopters have been sent to districts north-east of the capital, that are believed to be worst hit.
A spokesman for Nepal’s government told the BBC that 31 of the country’s 75 districts had been affected. Prime Minister Sushil Koirala called for “courage and patience” and urged all those who had assisted Nepal since the 25 April quake “to once again extend your helping hand”.
