Magnitude 5.6 earthquake near 15 km WNW of Punākha, Bhutan
Date: 2026-06-07
Time: 17:36:39 UTC
Location: 🇧🇹 Bhutan
This quake occurred due to movement along the Himalayan collision zone, where the Indian and Eurasian plates interact. The shallow depth (10 km) likely contributed to stronger shaking in nearby areas.
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M5.6 earthquake — 15 km WNW of Punākha, Bhutan
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck 15 km WNW of Punākha, Bhutan. Follow local authority guidance.
📍 15 km WNW of Punākha, Bhutan
🕐 Sun 07 Jun 2026 17:36 UTC
🌍 M5.6 Earthquake 🟡 Moderate
📊 Magnitude: 5.6
📏 Depth: 10 km — Shallow
🗺️ 27.6243, 89.7236
🔗 https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000sr9j
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