2015 Nepal earthquake
The 2015 Nepal earthquake (the Himalayan earthquake ) which is believed to have killed more than 6,100 people as of 29 April 2015, occurred at 11:56 NST on 25 April with a moment magnitude (M w ) of 7.8 or 8.1 M and a maximum Mercalli Intensity of IX ( Violent ). Its epicenter was approximately 34 km (21 mi) east-southeast of Lamjung , Nepal , and its hypocenter was at a depth of approximately 15 km (9.3 mi). It was the most powerful disaster to strike Nepal since the 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake .Some casualties have also been reported in the adjoining areas of India , China , and Bangladesh . India responded with Operation Maitri for rescue and relief in Nepal by its armed forces and also evacuated Indian and foreign citizens from Nepal. The earthquake triggered an avalanche on Mount Everest , killing...