QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/iscgem913843
USGS iscgem913843
28 Aug 1916, 07:39
21 km SE of Dārchulā, Nepal
A magnitude 7 mw earthquake at 20 km depth.
Published location
Where is 21 km SE of Dārchulā, Nepal?
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29.670000, 80.684000
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Event ID
iscgem913843
Coordinates
29.67, 80.684
Network
iscgem
Significance
745