Humanitarian response to the April 2015 Nepal earthquake
An earthquake struck Nepal at 11:56:54 NST on 25 April 2015 with a moment magnitude of 7.8 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). It was the most powerful earthquake to strike Nepal since the 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake. Many thousands of people died, with most casualties reported in Nepal, and adjoining areas of India, China,Bhutan and Bangladesh.
The MMDA Probe and Retrieval Team sent off to Nepal to assist in the relief efforts.
Polish rescue team at Kathmandu airport apron
Qatar Airways Cargo Airbus A330-200F providing humanitarian support after the 2015 Nepal earthquake.
Royal Thai Army personnel and rescue worker briefing before boarding a C-130H at Donmuang Airport.
May 2015 Nepal earthquake
A major earthquake occurred in Nepal on 12 May 2015 at 12:50 pm local time with a moment magnitude of 7.3, 18 kilometres (11 mi) southeast of Kodari. The epicenter was on the border of Dolakha and Sindhupalchowk, two districts of Nepal. This earthquake occurred on the same fault as the larger magnitude 7.8 earthquake of 25 April, but further east than the original quake. As such, it is considered to be an aftershock of the April quake. It struck at a depth of 18.5 km (11.5 mi). Shaking was felt in northern parts of India including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Tremors were felt as far as about 2,400 km away from the epicenter in Chennai.
Nepalese reacting to the quake
Dust clouds over villages 12 May 2015