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Bhutan · Punakha District

M2.8 Earthquake near Baymenang Phulingsoom Wangwakha, Punakha District (Bhutan)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 05:59:25 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
18.0 km
Source
EMSC

Punakha District · Baymenang Phulingsoom Wangwakha

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Baymenang Phulingsoom Wangwakha, Punakha District (Bhutan) on June 17, 2026 at 05:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 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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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 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.

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  • Paro International AirportBhutan · PBH · VQPR
    41.5 kmStraight-line distance

Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05

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05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 58 Catalogue entries

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