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M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Gongtsephangma_Yobinang, ???????????????????? (Bhutan)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 21:47:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 6, 2026 at 21:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Gongtsephangma_Yobinang, ???????????????????? (Bhutan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 21:47:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bhutan
State
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City
Gongtsephangma_Yobinang
County
Shongphu Gewog
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.27000, 91.70000
Temperature
-0.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (8.4 km)
Regional average: 8.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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