> modest and shallow MB 4.9 Earthquake near Kathmandu, Nepal

05/12/2020 - Earthquake near Kathmandu, Nepal

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time May 12, 2020, 8:08 p.m.
Magnitude mb 4.9
Latitude 27.73 °N
Longitude 86.09 °E
Depth 10 km
Last Update 2020-05-12
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Impact on Health Services

A total 45 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 0.12 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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