Nepal Earthquake 2015 Quiz

What was the magnitude of the Nepal earthquake that struck on April 25, 2015?

• 5.0

• 6.5

• 7.9

• 8.1

What was the depth of the earthquake's focus?

• 15 km

• 5 km

• 10 km

• 8 km

Which city was the epicenter of the 2015 Nepal earthquake?

• Bhaktapur

• Pokhara

• Kathmandu

• Lalitpur

What type of plate boundary caused the Nepal earthquake?

• Transform

• Divergent

• Collision

• Convergent

How many people lost their lives due to the earthquake?

• 8632

• 12000

• 7000

• 5000

What was the estimated economic loss as a percentage of GDP?

• 15% to 30%

• 5% to 10%

• 9% to 50%

• 20% to 40%

Which UNESCO World Heritage Site was affected by the earthquake?

• Boudhanath

• Swayambhunath

• Changu Narayan Temple

• Pashupatinath

What was one of the immediate responses to the earthquake?

• Building new homes

• Providing temporary housing

• Reopening tourist sites

• Establishing new schools

How many schools were destroyed in the earthquake?

• 10000

• 3000

• 7000

• 5000

What was a significant secondary effect of the earthquake?

• Improved infrastructure

• Increased tourism

• New building codes

• Avalanches on Mount Everest