We are working to reach out to those affected:PM Modi on earthquake
The epicentre of the earthquake is located in Nepal.
"News has come in about an Earthquake in Nepal. Several parts of India also experienced tremors,"Modi tweeted.
"We are in the process of finding more information and are working to reach out to those affected, both at home & in Nepal," he said.
A massive earthquake hit Nepal's capital Kathmandu region and India on Saturday. The tremor measured 7.5 in the Richter scale with the epicenter of the quake located at 35 km east of Lamjung, Nepal, according to United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The tremors were felt strongly in India with people experiencing it for over 40 seconds in Delhi region, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and other places.
It was felt for over 40 seconds at around 1140 am.
Buildings were shaking and many panic stricken people rushed outside.
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