A 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Nepal less than 50 miles from Kathmandu on Saturday. Sitting in a valley surrounded by the Himalayas, it has a population of about 1 million people. Homes, temples and historic buildings have been destroyed, leaving more than 1,400 people dead, GlobalNews.ca is reporting.
The magnitude of the quake was so massive, buildings collapsed in the neighbouring region of Tibet. With rescue efforts still in the early stages, the death toll reported by the nation's Ministry of Home Affairs is likely to rise. Celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres, Zoe Saldana, P!nk and more have tweeted condolences and messages of support, along with links for people to participate and donate to relief funds.
