| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 7.0 km |
| Coordinates | 27.560, 86.073 |
| UTC time | 2015-05-16 11:34:09.980 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 16, 2015 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Nepal on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 11:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Banepa (Nepal - NP), about 55.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 86.073 and latitude 27.560.
| Location | Kathmandu |
| Country | Nepal (NP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2015-05-16
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