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M2.9 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Nyimaling Chhirlosgsa, Samtse District (Bhutan)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 15:58:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2026 at 15:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Nyimaling Chhirlosgsa, Samtse District (Bhutan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — close to the regional average (8.5 km)
Regional average: 8.5 km
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Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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