| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 27.834, 85.963 |
| UTC time | 1978-10-04 13:53:52.000 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, October 4, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Nepal on Wednesday, October 4, 1978 at 13:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Banepa (Nepal - NP), about 48.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 85.963 and latitude 27.834.
| Location | Banepa |
| Country | Nepal (NP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-10-04
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