Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Samtse District · Manigang Thingyersa
Country overviewBhutan · Samtse District
M3.8 Earthquake near Manigang Thingyersa, Samtse District (Bhutan)
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About this earthquake
On October 13, 2026 at 07:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Manigang Thingyersa, Samtse District (Bhutan). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
591465b62105b93dce28173d9bbb703a9b1a5e68
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-13 07:52:48 UTC
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
26.96800,
89.19400
Temperature
24.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (8.3 km)
Regional average: 8.3 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Bhutan
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 24 Catalogue entries
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