Massive earthquake of 7.8 magnitude hits Nepal; no threats to Maldives.

A massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake has occured in Nepal, 1111 am local time of Male'. Tremors were felt across Northern India and there are reports of avalanche on Mount Everest triggered by this earthquake.

USGS Updated parameters;
Magnitude : 7.8 Richter scale,
Depth : 15 km
After shocks : 57 earthquakes (30-04-2015)