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M3.6 Depth: 13.3 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Drukdingsa Khori, Chukha (Bhutan)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 11:24:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 11:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Drukdingsa Khori, Chukha (Bhutan). With a focal depth of about 13 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
13.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 11:24:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bhutan
State
Chukha
City
Drukdingsa Khori
County
Doongna Gewog
Source
emsc
Coordinates
26.94340, 89.27230
Temperature
18.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.3 km
Shallow
13.3 km
13.3 km — deeper 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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