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Describe the Nepal earthquake in terms of the location of its epicenter. Include specific details regarding the location of the earthquake such as cities, states, countries, mountain ranges, or oceans in the area

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Nepal earthquake:

Epicenter- 28.230°N 84.731°E
Date- 25th April 2015
Magnitude-7.8 (Mw)
Depth-8.2km (5.1 mi)
Type-Thrust

Areas-
• Nepal
• India
• China
• Bangladesh
• Avalanches on Mount Everest
• Landslides in the Langtang Valley


I hope this helps.

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