The May 2015 Nepal earthquake was a catastrophic earthquake that struck Nepal on 12 May 2015 at 12:50 pm local time with a moment magnitude of 7.3, 18 kilometres southeast of Kodari. The earthquake caused widespread damage and destruction, with over 8,000 people killed and more than 21,000 injured.
The earthquake's epicenter was located in the Gorkha district of Nepal, approximately 80 kilometers northwest of Kathmandu, the country's capital city. The quake caused massive landslides and avalanches, which triggered additional damage and loss of life.
The earthquake was the deadliest natural disaster to strike Nepal since the 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake. The country's infrastructure was severely damaged, including homes, schools, hospitals, and other critical facilities. The disaster also disrupted the country's economy, with damage to transportation networks and a decline in tourism.
Following the earthquake, there was an outpouring of international aid and support for Nepal, with many countries sending rescue teams and supplies to assist in the relief effort. The Nepalese government and humanitarian organizations also worked to provide aid to those affected by the earthquake and to rebuild the country's infrastructure.
The May 2015 Nepal earthquake serves as a reminder of the devastating impact that earthquakes can have on communities and the importance of preparedness and response efforts to mitigate the damage and loss of life caused by such disasters.
The 2015 Nepal earthquake, also known as the Gorkha earthquake, was a powerful tremor that occurred on April 25, 2015, close to Kathmandu in central Nepal. Over 600,000 buildings in Kathmandu and other adjacent towns were either damaged or destroyed, along with about 9,000 fatalities and tens of thousands of injuries. The majority of the Ganges River plain in northern India, northwestern Bangladesh, the southern regions of the Tibetan Plateau, and western Bhutan were all affected by the earthquake.