SITUATION OVERVIEW
The earthquake that occurred on 25 April (7.8 magnitude) was followed by a series of aftershocks mostly to the east of the original epicentre causing further localised damage. The most intense aftershock to date occurred on the 12 May with a magnitude of 7.3 and an epicentre in Dolakha district east of Kathmandu; after shocks continue. This event is commonly referred to as the 12 May earthquake.
As of 15 May, 8,316 people had been killed and more than 17,866 injured. Reports indicate that 15,001 governmental buildings and 288,797 public (residential) buildings have been completely destroyed following the initial quake. 39 of Nepal’s 75 districts have been affected.
