- Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are highly vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though some resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are unreinforced brick masonry and rubble/field stone masonry construction.
- Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.
MMI
|
City
|
Pop.
|
VII
|
Bharatpur
|
107k
|
VII
|
Lamjung
|
<1k
|
VII
|
Khudi
|
<1k
|
VI
|
Kathmandu
|
1,442k
|
VI
|
Ramnagar
|
43k
|
VI
|
Hitura
|
85k
|
VI
|
Pokhara
|
200k
|
VI
|
Gorakhpur
|
674k
|
V
|
Muzaffarpur
|
333k
|
V
|
Patna
|
1,600k
|
IV
|
Dhankuta
|
22k
|
MMI
|
Shaking
|
Pop.
|
I
|
Not Felt
|
--*
|
II-III
|
Weak
|
--*
|
IV
|
Light
|
9,194k*
|
V
|
Moderate
|
98,089k*
|
VI
|
Strong
|
44,441k
|
VII
|
Very Strong
|
1,801k
|
VIII
|
Severe
|
14k
|
IX
|
Violent
|
0k
|
X
|
Extreme
|
0k
|