1988 Nepal Earthquake
The 1988 Nepal earthquake (Nepali: विसं २०४५ को भूकम्प) occurred in Nepal near the Indian border and affected much of northern Bihar.
The magnitude 6.9 earthquake shook the region on August 21, killing at least 709 persons and injuring thousands. The earthquake struck in two installments of 10 seconds and 15 seconds each and left cracks in 50,000 buildings, including Raj Bhavan and the old Secretariat Building in Patna, Bihar.
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| UTC time | 1988-08-20 23:09:09 |
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| ISC event | 429573 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | August 21, 1988 |
| Local time | 04:39 |
| Magnitude | Mw6.9 |
| Depth | 62 km (39 mi) |
| Epicenter | 26°43′N 86°37′E / 26.71°N 86.62°E |
| Type | Oblique-slip |
| Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) |
| Casualties | 709–1,450 dead, 6,553 injured |
See also
References
External links
- M6.9 - Nepal-India border region – United States Geological Survey
- Earthquakes in Bihar, India – Amateur Seismic Centre
- The International Seismological Centre has a bibliography and/or authoritative data for this event.
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