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M2.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Kela, Trongsa District (Bhutan)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 13:55:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Kela, Trongsa District (Bhutan) on July 18, 2026 at 13:55 UTC. 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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 13:55:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bhutan
State
Trongsa District
City
Kela
County
Tangsibji Gewog
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.34500, 90.41300
Temperature
18.8°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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