Nepal Earthquake Rescue and Recovery Efforts

The 2015 Nepal earthquake (also known as the Gorkha earthquake), which killed more than 8,000 people and injured more than twice as many, occurred at 11:56 NST on 25 April, with a moment magnitude (Mw) of 7.8Mw or 8.1Ms and a maximum Mercalli Intensity of IX (Violent). Its epicenter was the village of Barpak, Gorkha district, 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 were also reported in the adjoining areas of India, China, and Bangladesh.

The earthquake triggered an avalanche on Mount Everest, killing at least 19, making it the deadliest day on the mountain in history. It triggered another huge avalanche in Langtang valley, where 250 were reported missing. Read more at Wikipedia

Support Organizations

- Catholic Relief Services
- Hatzalah Israeli Rescue
- Veterans Airlift Command

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Support Organizations

- Global Surgical and Medical Support Group
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