3
Recorded earthquakes
city
1978
Kathmandu earthquakes in 1978
Earthquake archive for Kathmandu in 1978: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.2
Strongest magnitude
4.9
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.2
04 Oct 1978
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1978, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Kathmandu. Magnitudes ranged from 4.4 to 5.2, with an average of 4.9; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, February 10, 1978 to Wednesday, October 4, 1978 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list