7.8 MAGNITUDE DEPTH 15 KM 2015-04-25 06:11 UTC ^ BAGMATI JANAKPUR NARAYANI KOSHI KARNALI RAPTI DHAULAGIRI GANDAKI LUMBINI CHINA INDIA NEPAL Baglung Pokhara Sindhuli Garhi Butwal Hetauda Kathmandu Gutasi Gyirong Mengba Liushudixia Lulung Nasheng Pangshan Tarrong Tingri Tashantun Taikou Zhangmu Xungru Chakia Gorakhpur Mirganj Motihari Sagauli Shikarpur Sitamarhi Bettiah Bagaha Pyuthan Tansen Syabru Bensi Biratnagar Dhorpatan Dingla Jhawani Bhairahawa Bhimphedi Malangwa Patan CENTRAL EASTERN MID-WESTERN WESTERN Dolpa Mustang Manang Myagdi Rolpa Kaski Lamjung Parbat Syangja Rasuwa Gulmi Tanahun Gorkha Arghakhanchi Nuwakot Dhading Sindhupalchok Chitwan Dolakha Bhaktapur Kavre Nawalparasi Solukhumbu Ramechhap Okhaldhunga Sindhuli Khotang Bhojpur Bara Parsa Rautahat Sunsari BANGLADESH BHUTAN CHINA INDIA EPICENTERS By Magnitude SOURCE: USGS 4 - 5 5 - 6 6 - 7 7.8 5 6 7 8 9 MODERATE STRONG VERY STRONG SEVERE VIOLENT SOURCE: USGS * MMI is a measure of ground shaking and is different from overall earthquake magnitude as measured by the Richter Scale. The MMI is based on a 12 class scale. INTENSITY The Modified Mercalli (MMI) Intensity Scale* Humanitarian Coordination and Information Management Logistics and Relief Commodities Natural and Technological Risks Risk Management Policy and Practice Shelter and Settlements Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene PROGRAM KEY NCRS IOM NSET Active USAID/OFDA DRR Programs in Kathmandu Valley 0 30 60 90 Kilometers 0 30 60 Miles NEPAL EARTHQUAKE OVERVIEW Last Updated 04/25/15 The boundaries and names used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the U.S. Government.