Nepal earthquake of 2015: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Gorkha earthquake
Date	April 25, 2015
Location	Nepal

Did You Know?

Stormy weather obstructed rescue efforts after the earthquake.
Four of the region's seven UNESCO World Heritage sites, one of which dates back to the third century, were damaged.
The area has suffered the largest earthquakes in the Himalayas.

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A man walks through a narrow street filled with collapsed bricks, rubble, and fallen utility poles after the 2015 earthquake in Bhaktapur, Nepal. Damaged buildings line both sides.

Map depicting the 2015 Nepal earthquake, showing the epicenter near Kathmandu and areas of perceived shaking graded from moderate to severe in color bands. The map also marks major aftershocks, fault lines, and tectonic plate boundaries, with features such as Mt. Everest and major Himalayan peaks labeled. Insets provide earthquake details and a regional locator map.

See the recovery effort of Nepal after the 2015 earthquake, particularly in helping the children

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