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M3.0 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Barna, Dagana District (Bhutan)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 16:47:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 15, 2026 at 16:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Barna, Dagana District (Bhutan). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-15 16:47:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bhutan
State
Dagana District
City
Barna
County
Largyab Gewog
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.06200, 89.98700
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 km — deeper than the regional average (8.1 km)
Regional average: 8.1 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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