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7.8 MAGNITUDEDEPTH 15 KM2015-04-25 06:11 UTC
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BAGMATI
JANAKPUR
NARAYANIKOSHI
SAGARMATHA
KARNALI
RAPTI
DHAULAGIRI
GANDAKI
LUMBINI
C H I N A
I N D I A
N E P A L
Rajbiraj
BaglungPokhara
SindhuliGarhi
Butwal
Hetauda
Kathmandu
Gutasi
Gyirong
Mengba
Liushudixia
Lulung
NashengPangshan
Tarrong
TingriTashantun
Taikou
Zhangmu
Xungru
Chakia
Forbesganj
Gorakhpur
Jaynagar
MirganjNirmali
Madhubani
Nibia
Motihari
Sagauli
Shikarpur
Sitamarhi
Bettiah
Bagaha
Pyuthan
Tansen
SyabruBensi
Biratnagar
Dhorpatan
Dingla
Janakpur
JhawaniBhairahawa Bhimphedi
Jaleswar
Malangwa
Patan
C E N T R A L
E A S T E R N
M I D - W E S T E R N
W E S T E R N
Dolpa
Mustang
Manang
MyagdiRolpa
KaskiLamjungParbat
Syangja RasuwaGulmi
Tanahun GorkhaArghakhanchiNuwakot
DhadingSindhupalchok
Chitwan DolakhaBhaktapurKavre
Kapilbastu Nawalparasi Solukhumbu
RamechhapOkhaldhunga
Sindhuli
KhotangBhojpur
BaraParsa
UdaypurRautahat
Sunsari
BANGLADESH
BHUTAN
CHINA
INDIA
EPICENTERSBy Magnitude
SOURCE: USGS
4 - 5
5 - 6
6 - 7
7.8
5
6
7
8
9
MODERATE
STRONG
VERY STRONG
SEVERE
VIOLENT
SOURCE: USGS
* MMI is a measure of ground shaking and is different from overall earthquake magnitude as measured by theRichter Scale. The MMI is based on a 12 class scale.
INTENSITYThe Modified Mercalli (MMI) Intensity Scale*
Humanitarian Coordinationand Information Management
Logistics and Relief Commodities
Natural and Technological Risks
Risk Management Policy andPractice
Shelter and Settlements
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
PROGRAM KEY
NCRS
IOM
NSET
Active USAID/OFDA DRR Programs in
Kathmandu Valley
0 30 60 90 Kilometers
0 30 60 Miles
NEPAL EARTHQUAKE OVERVIEWLast Updated 04/25/15
The boundaries and names used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the U.S. Government.