Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Hits Bhutan, Tremors Felt in Northeast India
Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 strikes Bhutan; tremors felt in parts of Northeast India
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A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Bhutan late Sunday night, causing tremors in Northeast India. The quake occurred at 11:06 PM IST at a depth of 26 km, with aftershocks recorded shortly after. No immediate reports of casualties or damage have emerged.
- 01The earthquake struck Bhutan at 11:06 PM IST on July 6, 2026, at a depth of 26 km.
- 02Tremors were felt across various areas in Northeast India, approximately 252 km from Assam.
- 03Aftershocks included a magnitude 2.8 quake at 11:18 PM IST and a magnitude 2.4 quake at 11:52 PM IST.
- 04The German Research Centre for Geosciences initially reported the quake as a magnitude 5.6 at a depth of 10 km.
- 05As of now, there are no reports of casualties or property damage from the earthquake.
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A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Bhutan late on Sunday night, occurring at 11:06 PM IST with its epicentre in Bhutan, approximately 252 km from Assam, India. The quake was recorded at a depth of 26 km, triggering several aftershocks, including a magnitude 2.8 at 11:18 PM IST and a magnitude 2.4 at 11:52 PM IST. The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported the earthquake's coordinates as latitude 27.627 N and longitude 89.660 E. Following the initial tremor, the NCS monitored the situation and provided updates via social media. Fortunately, there have been no immediate reports of casualties or damage to property in the affected regions. The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) also reported the earthquake with slightly different parameters, indicating ongoing seismic activity in the region. Residents in Northeast India felt the tremors, raising concerns about potential impacts, but current assessments indicate a lack of significant damage or injuries.
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The earthquake's tremors were felt across Northeast India, raising concerns among residents.
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