Earthquake details

Friday, May 18, 1984 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Nepal on Friday, May 18, 1984 at 04:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Birendranagar (Nepal - NP), about 111.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 81.869 and latitude 29.577.

Magnitude 5.6
Alert Strong
Depth 33.0 km
Coordinates 29.577, 81.869
UTC time 1984-05-18 04:28:57.140
Location Dhangadhi
Country Nepal (NP)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1984-05-18

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