M 7.8 - 67 km NNE of Bharatpur, Nepal

  • 2015-04-25 06:11:25 (UTC)
  • 28.231°N 84.731°E
  • 8.2 km depth

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Contributed by US last updated 2015-07-02 22:58:09 (UTC)
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Estimated Fatalities

Estimated Fatalities Histogram
Red alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. High casualties and extensive damage are probable and the disaster is likely widespread. Past red alerts have required a national or international response.

Estimated Economic Losses

Estimated Economic Losses Histogram
Estimated economic losses are 8-40% GDP of Nepal.

Estimated Population Exposure to Earthquake Shaking

Population Exposure Map
Population per ~1 sq. km. from LandScan
Population Exposure
MMIShakingPopulation
I Not Felt 0 k*
II-III Weak 0 k*
IV Light 10,721 k*
V Moderate 84,253 k*
VI Strong 40,899 k
VII Very Strong 3,556 k
VIII Severe 2,885 k
IX Violent 12 k
X Extreme 0 k

*Estimated exposure only includes population within map area (k = x1,000)
Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale

Structure Information Summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are highly vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though some resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are unreinforced brick masonry and rubble/field stone masonry construction.

Secondary Effects

Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.

Selected Cities Exposed
MMICityPopulation
VIII Kathmandu 1,442 k
VIII Patan 183 k
VIII Kirtipur 45 k
VIII Bhaktapur 0 k
VII Lamjung 0 k
VII Khudi 0 k
VII Panaoti 28 k
VII kankrabari Dovan 10 k
VII Bharatpur 107 k
VII Banepa 17 k

From GeoNames Database of Cities with 1,000 or more residents (k = x1,000)