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M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Kaukha, Haa District (Bhutan)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 01:44:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 1, 2026 at 01:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Kaukha, Haa District (Bhutan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-01 01:44:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bhutan
State
Haa District
City
Kaukha
County
Sangbay Gewog
Village
Kaukha
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.11700, 89.14300
Temperature
21.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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