A new earthquake measuring 7.3 magnitude struck today (12 May) at 12:50 local time (UTC
+5:45). The epicentre was southeast of Kodari (Sindhupalchowk District), 76 km northeast of Kathmandu – an area already affected by the 25 April quake. The initial quake was followed by several aftershocks including a 5.6 magnitude tremor with the epicentre in Kodari and a 6.3magnitude one with the epicentre in Ramechhap District. Strong aftershocks continue to be felt. Landslides were reported in Langtang Region in the Himalayas. Many areas around the epicentre are particularly susceptible to landslides.
As of 16:00 local time (UTC +5:45), there are reports so far of 24 people dead and another
543 injured. 5 people were reported rescued in Charikot. Reports of people buried under
rubble are also coming in from across the country, including from Tatopani.
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Keywords:
NATURAL DISASTERS, EARTHQUAKES, DISASTER-PRONE AREAS, DISASTER RELIEF, DISASTER VICTIMS, SEISMIC ACTIVITY, EARTHQUAKE ZONES, GEOLOGICAL FAULTS, LANDSLIDES, EMERGENCY SHELTER, SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, DAMAGE ASSESSMENT, HEALTH AID, HEALTH SERVICES
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UNOCHA
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Humanitarian Coordination and Affair
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13.02.00
- Disaster Prevention, Preparedness And Relief
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