Rescue efforts intensify in Nepal

Major relief efforts are underway in Nepal after more than 3,700 people were killed in the worst earthquake there in 80 years

INTENSITY

Moderate Strong Very strong Severe Violent

NEPAL

Detail area

CHINA (TIBET)

Great Himalaya Range

Epicentre of 7.8 magnitude quake

Pokhara

NEPAL

Kathmandu

Bhaktapur

INDIA

Mount Everest: At least 18 people killed after avalanches hit Base Camp

AID PLEDGES

Britain $7.6m

Canada $5m

Australia $5m

Norway $4m

EU $3.2m

China $3.2m

U.S. $1m

South Korea $1m

50km 30 miles

India, China and Pakistan, Nepal’s closest neighbours, first to respond. Other nations providing supplies and search-and-rescue teams include France, Israel, and United Arab Emirates

Sources: USGS, USAID 

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