M2.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Fentena_Sertena Chiwogs, ??????????? (Bhutan)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 00:17:21 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Fentena_Sertena Chiwogs, ??????????? (Bhutan) on January 31, 2026 at 00:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 00:17:21 UTC
Local time
Country
State
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City
Fentena_Sertena Chiwogs
County
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.24000, 89.31000
Temperature
11.3°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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