Nepal - Earthquake Fact Sheet #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 - Nepal

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Nepal - Earthquake Fact Sheet #1, Fiscal Year (FY) 2015

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Posted

26 Apr 2015

Originally published

25 Apr 2015

HIGHLIGHTS

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck central Nepal at midday local time on April 25, causing fatalities, injuries, and significant structural damage.
The Government of Nepal (GoN) has declared a state of emergency and requested international assistance.
USAID/OFDA1 has activated a Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) and is providing an initial $1 million to address critical humanitarian needs.