Nepal Earthquake 2015
- Title
- Nepal Earthquake 2015
- Description
On April 25, 2015, a devastating earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck Nepal, with its epicenter near Barpak in Gorkha district. The earthquake killed nearly 9,000 people, injured over 22,000, and destroyed or damaged hundreds of thousands of homes. Historic heritage sites including Dharahara Tower, Swayambhunath, and several Durbar Squares were severely damaged. The disaster triggered massive international humanitarian response and highlighted challenges of disaster management and reconstruction.
- Period
- Republic
- Year (BS)
- 2072
- Year (AD)
- 2015
- CMAT Significance
- The 2015 earthquake is frequently tested in CMAT on Nepal's geography, disaster management, and humanitarian response.