It is true... Kathmandu is ranked 1 in the most earthquake vulnerable cities of the world... it is estimated that if an earthquake of 6.0 hits kathmandu, 60,000 people are expected to die.. sad but true

source:

http://www.forbes.com/2007/12/04/earthquakes-india-japan-biz-cx_db_1203earthquakes_slide_2.html?partner=nationalpostca