new quake

I am just back from Berlin where we have been meeting with Bread for the World, with a view for funding for Nepal.


Just herd of the new earthquake today, this is right in the centre of the area I was working in with the forestry project ( 2008-2010) at a place called Charikot. This is the latest info from OCHA.

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. Some buildings damaged by the 25 April quake collapsed today in Gorkha District and Chautara (Sindhupalchowk District). New damage to housing and infrastructure is also being reported across the districts. The earthquake caused some panic and many people fled to and remain in open spaces. The existing camps in Chautara remain open and are accommodating additional people.