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Bhutan: Earthquake of magnitude 3.1 strikes the nation
Updated On: 09 October, 2025 10:47 AM IST | Thimphu | ANI
Bhutan experienced a 3.1 magnitude earthquake at a shallow depth of 5km early Thursday, increasing the risk of aftershocks. The region, in seismic zones IV and V, has seen prior quakes in September, highlighting its vulnerability to earthquakes and other natural hazards
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An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 struck Bhutan early Thursday morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. The earthquake took place at a shallow depth of 5km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 3.1, On: 09/10/2025 04:29:37 IST, Lat: 26.91 N, Long: 89.23 E, Depth: 5 Km, Location: Bhutan."
EQ of M: 3.1, On: 09/10/2025 04:29:37 IST, Lat: 26.91 N, Long: 89.23 E, Depth: 5 Km, Location: Bhutan.
— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) October 8, 2025
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