Dr Raju Thapa

The author is the chairperson of Disaster Preparedness Network
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Nepal's Seismic Struggle and Ongoing Recovery Dynamics

Published On: April 24, 2024 08:30 AM NPT By: Dr Raju Thapa

Nepal's seismic vulnerability is highlighted by its history of frequent and devastating earthquakes. Over the past 52 years, from 1970 to 2022, the region experienced 843 earthquakes with magnitudes ranging from 3 to 5 on the Richter scale, 121 earthquakes between 5 and 6, 11 earthquakes between 6 and 7, and two significant tremors between 7 and 8.

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