The 2015 Nepal earthquake, also referred to as the Himalayan earthquake, occurred on 25 April with a moment magnitude (Mw) of 7.8 and a maximum Mercalli Intensity of IX (Violent). Its epicenter was approximately 34 km (21 mi) east-southeast of Lamjung, Nepal, and its hypocenter was at a depth of approximately 15 km (9.3 mi).It is the most powerful disaster to strike Nepal since the 1934 Nepal–Bihar earthquake. Over 3,200 people are known to have died as a result, with casualties reported in Nepal and adjoining areas of India, China, and Bangladesh.
Earthquake Causes Avalanches on Everest: The earthquake touched off an avalanche on Mount Everest, causing injuries and deaths during prime climbing season.
Climbers at the Mount Everest base camp – and others trapped higher on its slopes – were locked in a desperate effort to treat injured colleagues caught in a devastating avalanche that swept through the encampment after being triggered by Saturday’s powerful earthquake.
With at least 17 killed on Everest, and 61 injured, climbers in the camp sent frantic messages calling for helicopter assistance to evacuate the most badly wounded.
There are around 200 climbers at camps 1 and 2 on Mount Everest, above base camp, and all are safe after an earthquake set off an avalanche, the head of the Nepal Mountaineering Association said on Sunday.
