Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 3.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Gasa District · Tshozhong
Country overviewBhutan · Gasa District
M2.5 Earthquake near Tshozhong, Gasa District (Bhutan)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Tshozhong, Gasa District (Bhutan) on August 11, 2026 at 06:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
99d1d832297ca6da7f0ad2b38069807a5f769dcd
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
3.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 06:25:20 UTC
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.16640,
90.13490
Temperature
15.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3.9 km
3.9 km — shallower 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 ≥ 2.0 · 58 Catalogue entries
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