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Nepal Commemorates One Decade Of Devastating 2015 Earthquake
A person participates in a candlelight vigil commemorating one decade since the devastating earthquake of 2015 in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 25, 2025. Nepal is hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, which claims the lives of eight thousand nine hundred and sixty-nine people. More than 22 thousand are left injured, and properties worth billions are damaged in the disaster. According to official records, the earthquake damages more than half a million homes and other structures. As highlighted in the government's Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) report, Nepal ranks as the 11th most earthquake-prone country globally. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #12302623 |
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| Photographer | Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto |
| Category | Disaster and Accident |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto |
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