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M3.0 Depth: 27.9 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Shelnga-Bjemi Gewog, Punakha District (Bhutan)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 17:57:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 7, 2026 at 17:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Shelnga-Bjemi Gewog, Punakha District (Bhutan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.9 km
Shallow
27.9 km
27.9 km — deeper 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.

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