Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 1.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Trashigang District · Khiliphoo
Country overviewBhutan · Trashigang District
M3.0 Earthquake near Khiliphoo, Trashigang District (Bhutan)
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About this earthquake
On August 24, 2026 at 18:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Khiliphoo, Trashigang District (Bhutan). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
c3bd462be837966809dae26dad1c7179ce8889f0
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
1.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-24 18:11:33 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.28460,
92.08180
Temperature
7.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1.1 km
1.1 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 ≥ 3.0 · 24 Catalogue entries
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