1988 Nepal earthquake

1988 Nepal earthquake
1988 Nepal earthquake is located in Nepal
1988 Nepal earthquake
UTC time1988-08-20 23:09:09
ISC event429573
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateAugust 21, 1988
Local time04:39
MagnitudeMw6.9
Depth62 km (39 mi)
Epicenter26°43′N 86°37′E / 26.71°N 86.62°E / 26.71; 86.62
TypeOblique-slip
Max. intensityVIII (Severe)
Casualties709–1,450 dead, 6,553 injured

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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