5.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Bhutan, Tremors Felt in Northeast India
Bhutan experiences 5.8-magnitude earthquake; tremors felt in parts of Northeast India
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A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck Bhutan late on Sunday night, with tremors felt across Northeast India. The quake occurred at 11:06 PM IST, followed by aftershocks measuring 2.8 and 2.4 in magnitude. No immediate reports of casualties or damage have been reported.
- 01The earthquake occurred at 11:06 PM IST on July 6, 2026, at a depth of 26 km.
- 02The epicenter was located in Bhutan, approximately 252 km from Assam, India.
- 03The first aftershock was recorded at 11:18 PM IST, measuring 2.8 in magnitude.
- 04A second aftershock of magnitude 2.4 was recorded at 11:52 PM IST.
- 05The National Centre for Seismology continues to monitor the seismic activity in the region.
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Late on Sunday night, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Bhutan at 11:06 PM IST, with its epicenter located at a depth of 26 km. The tremors were felt across parts of Northeast India, particularly in Assam, approximately 252 km away from the epicenter. Following the main quake, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported a series of aftershocks, the first measuring 2.8 in magnitude occurring just 12 minutes later. This was followed by another aftershock of magnitude 2.4 recorded at 11:52 PM IST. The aftershocks indicated ongoing seismic activity in the region, with recorded depths ranging from 18 km to 26 km. The NCS has been actively monitoring the situation and providing updates via social media. As of now, there are no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage resulting from the earthquake.
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The earthquake's tremors were felt across Northeast India, potentially affecting local communities.
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