3.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Bhutan, Shallow Depth Raises Concern

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3.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Bhutan, Shallow Depth Raises Concern

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News18•25-02-2026, 21:15

3.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Bhutan, Shallow Depth Raises Concern

•A 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck Bhutan on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
•The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 6 km, increasing the potential for stronger ground shaking and damage.
•National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported the event, providing coordinates and time.
•Bhutan is located in the seismically active Himalayan Mountains, falling within seismic zones IV and V.
•Shallow earthquakes are generally more dangerous due to shorter travel distance for seismic waves to the surface.

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