I think so, so , yes,    based on past experiences.
Hope for the best, prepared for the worst, so that earthquake like 8.9 wont hit to nepal

Existing Government and Municipal Policies on Earthquake Risk Reduction, Response, and Preparedness

This project was implemented by the Ministry of Physical Planning and works with the support of UNDP Nepal. The objective was to make a study of existing Government and Municipal Policies and make recommendations of necessary policies for earthquake risk reduction. municipalities like Biratnagar, Hetauda, Pokhara, Surkhet, Nepalgunj, and Surkhet were visited for necessary recommendations.