1934 AD

Magh (January- February) earthquake, Known as Great Nepal-Bihar Earthquake, struck the Kingdom of Nepal and its surrounding areas around 2 pm on the January 16. The magnitude of the earthquake was 8.4 on the Richter scale. Casualty figures were highest for any recorded earthquake in the history of Nepal. In total 8,519 people lost their lives in Nepal, A total of 126,355 houses were severely damaged and around 80,893 buildings were completely destroyed.

Total money spent from the earthquake relief fund was NRs 206,500 inside Kathmandu valley only. Earthquake relief fund was established by the king, loans were provided for earthquake-affected people and earthquake volunteers groups were formed.
1934 AD Magh (January- February) earthquake, Known as Great Nepal-Bihar Earthquake, struck the Kingdom of Nepal and its surrounding areas around 2 pm on the January 16. The magnitude of the earthquake was 8.4 on the Richter scale. Casualty figures were highest for any recorded earthquake in the history of Nepal. In total 8,519 people lost their lives in Nepal, A total of 126,355 houses were severely damaged and around 80,893 buildings were completely destroyed. Total money spent from the earthquake relief fund was NRs 206,500 inside Kathmandu valley only. Earthquake relief fund was established by the king, loans were provided for earthquake-affected people and earthquake volunteers groups were formed.
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