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Minor 3.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Bhutan, No Damage Reported

A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 struck Bhutan on the evening of January 2nd. The National Centre for Seismology reported the quake occurred at a shallow depth of five kilometres. Its epicentre was located at coordinates 27.14° North and 89.05° East. No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been issued, and further details are awaited.

Key Points: 3.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Bhutan

  • Magnitude 3.5 quake
  • Struck at 9:52 pm IST
  • Depth of 5 kilometres
  • Epicentre at 27.14°N, 89.05°E
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Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 hits Bhutan

A minor earthquake of magnitude 3.5 struck Bhutan on January 2nd. Get the latest details on depth, epicentre, and official reports.

"EQ of M: 3.5, On: 01/01/2026 21:52:30 IST, Lat: 27.14 N, Long: 89.05 E, Depth: 5 Km, Location: Bhutan - National Centre for Seismology"

Thimpu, January 2

An earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale struck Bhutan on Thursday around 9:52 pm IST, according to the National Centre for Seismology.

The quake occurred at a depth of five kilometres, with its epicentre located at latitude 27.14° North and longitude 89.05° East.

"EQ of M: 3.5, On: 01/01/2026 21:52:30 IST, Lat: 27.14 N, Long: 89.05 E, Depth: 5 Km, Location: Bhutan," NCS said in a post on X.

Further information on the situation is awaited.

- ANI

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Ananya R
Magnitude 3.5 is usually not very destructive, but at a shallow depth of 5km, it can definitely be felt strongly. People in the hills of North Bengal and Sikkim might have felt tremors too. Stay safe, everyone.
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David E
The article is quite brief. It would be helpful if news outlets provided more context—like is this part of increased seismic activity in the region? Or just a routine, minor event? The "further information awaited" line is a bit lazy.
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Priyanka N
The Himalayas are so active. We really need to focus on earthquake-resistant construction, not just in India but across the region. A small quake is a reminder to be prepared for a bigger one.
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Rohit P
Good to see our National Centre for Seismology is monitoring and reporting promptly. Accurate information is key to avoid panic. Hope our friends in Bhutan are all safe and sound.

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