> moderate and shallow MB 5.3 Earthquake near Kathmandu, Nepal

09/16/2020 - Earthquake near Kathmandu, Nepal

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Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time Sept. 16, 2020, 1:34 a.m.
Magnitude mb 5.3
Latitude 27.85 °N
Longitude 85.93 °E
Depth 10 km
Last Update 2020-09-16
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2 aftershocks
Impact on Health Services

A total 131 major healthcare facilities have been affected by this event.

Using data of the Healthsites.io. Latest update: May 2024 (only considering hospitals and clinics). In some countries, definitions for clinics and hospitals may deviate.

Impact on Energy Infrastructure

A total 0.06 GW of power generation capacity has been affected by this event.

Using data of the Global Power Plant Database. Latest update: June 2021, min. Capacity 10 MW.

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