The 2015 Nepal earthquake, also known as the Gorkha earthquake, was a devastating seismic event that struck Nepal on April 25, 2015. It had a moment magnitude of 7.8 and caused widespread destruction in Nepal, as well as significant damage in neighboring regions, including India, China, and Bangladesh.

The earthquake's epicenter was near the town of Gorkha, northwest of the capital, Kathmandu. Its impact was profound, resulting in the loss of nearly 9,000 lives and injuring more than 21,000 people. In addition to the human toll, it caused immense damage to infrastructure, historical sites, and homes, leaving hundreds of thousands of people homeless.

The disaster prompted a massive international relief effort, with countries, organizations, and individuals around the world offering assistance to Nepal. The Nepalese government, in collaboration with international agencies, worked to provide emergency relief, medical care, and shelter to the affected population.

The earthquake also highlighted the need for disaster preparedness and infrastructure improvements in the region, given Nepal's vulnerability to seismic activity due to its location along the seismically active Himalayan tectonic plate boundary. This tragic event served as a reminder of the importance of disaster mitigation and recovery efforts in earthquake-prone areas.