| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 22.2 km |
| Coordinates | 27.946, 85.127 |
| UTC time | 1997-01-31 20:02:16.640 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 31, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Nepal on Friday, January 31, 1997 at 20:02 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kathmandu (Nepal - NP), about 33.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 85.127 and latitude 27.946.
| Location | Kathmandu |
| Country | Nepal (NP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-01-31
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