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M2.5 Depth: 3.9 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Tshozhong, Gasa District (Bhutan)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 06:25:20 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
3.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 06:25:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bhutan
State
Gasa District
City
Tshozhong
County
Lunana Gewogs
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.16640, 90.13490
Temperature
15.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.9 km
Shallow
3.9 km
3.9 km — shallower than the regional average (8.5 km)
Regional average: 8.5 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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