Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 13.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chukha · Drukdingsa Khori
Country overviewBhutan · Chukha
M3.6 Earthquake near Drukdingsa Khori, Chukha (Bhutan)
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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
ID
8aaf3b12ed6db20a745fa530567fd409373241b0
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
13.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 11:24:35 UTC
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
26.94340,
89.27230
Temperature
18.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
13.3 km
13.3 km — deeper 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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