How many people died in the Darfield earthquake?
Many buildings collapsed or were significantly damaged in the quake, among them Christchurch’s iconic ChristChurch Cathedral. As of 1 June 2011, 185 people had been confirmed dead.
How many buildings were destroyed in the Gorkha earthquake?
The 2015 Gorkha earthquake occurred on April 25, 2015, nearly 80 km N-NE of Kathmandu….1.3. 6 2015 Gorkha Earthquake.
| District | Sindhupalchowk | |
|---|---|---|
| Injuries | 1753 | |
| Number of Residential Buildings | Collapsed | 63885 |
| Partially Damaged | 2751 | |
| Number of Health Facilities | Collapsed | 74 |
How much damage have earthquakes done?
The average economic damage was just more than $2.1 billion, while median damages were much less, at $529 million. But earthquake damages fell into three general groupings. In eight cases, damages were less than $50 million.
What damage did the Nepal earthquake cause?
On April 25, 2015, a 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal. The quake and its aftershocks affected an estimated 8 million people—more than a quarter of Nepal’s population. Nearly 9,000 people lost their lives, more than 22,000 were injured, and about 750,000 houses were damaged or destroyed.
Is a 4.7 earthquake strong?
Light: 4-4.9. GETTY A light earthquake is measured at between 4 and 4.9 on the Richter scale. Like minor quakes, they occur often worldwide, can be felt but generally cause no damage.
Why was the Christchurch earthquake so destructive?
The earthquake was felt across the South Island and parts of the lower and central North Island. While the initial quake only lasted for approximately 10 seconds, the damage was severe because of the location and shallowness of the earthquake’s focus in relation to Christchurch as well as previous quake damage.