| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 23.5 km |
| Coordinates | 27.878, 85.338 |
| UTC time | 2016-02-05 16:20:11.740 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 5, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Nepal on Friday, February 5, 2016 at 16:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Kathmandu (Nepal - NP), about 19.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 85.338 and latitude 27.878.
| Location | Kathmandu |
| Country | Nepal (NP) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-02-05
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