1934 Nepal–India earthquake
The 1934 Nepal–India earthquake or 1934 Bihar–Nepal earthquake was one of the worst earthquakes in India's history. The towns of Munger and Muzaffarpur were completely destroyed. This 8.0 magnitude earthquake occurred on 15 January 1934 at around 2:13 pm IST (08:43 UTC) and caused widespread damage in northern Bihar and in Nepal.
Old Darbhanga Raj Palace damage, by the quake | |
Kathmandu | |
| UTC time | 1934-01-15 08:43:25 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 904745 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 15 January 1934 |
| Local time | 2:13 pm IST |
| Magnitude | 8.0 Mw |
| Depth | 15 km (9.3 mi) |
| Epicenter | 26.86°N 86.59°E |
| Fault | Main Frontal-Himalayan Thrust |
| Max. intensity | MMI X (Extreme) |
| Casualties | 10,700–12,000 |
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