Nepal Earthquake: Major Aftershock Hits Kathmandu as Toll Climbs

BY JAMES NOVOGROD, RICHARD ENGEL AND CASSANDRA VINOGRAD KATHMANDU, Nepal — A major aftershock hit the Kathmandu area of Nepal on Sunday, terrifying locals as rescuers dug for survivors of a devastating earthquake which left more than 2,200 people dead. The United States Geological Survey said the tremor registered an initial 6.7 magnitude — compared with the day earlier's 7.8 magnitude quake. The aftershock sparked screams and sent terrified people into the streets of Kathmandu. At the city's airport, the floor rolled with the tremor. Passengers rushed past the immigration desks and customs officials abandoned their seats, rushing to take cover along a row of pillars as the building shook and lights briefly went out.