Earthquake of magnitude 3.4 strikes Bhutan
Summary
A magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck Bhutan at a shallow depth of 6 km, increasing the risk of aftershocks and potential damage due to stronger ground shaking in this seismically active Himalayan region.
Key Points
- A 3.4 magnitude earthquake occurred in Bhutan at a shallow depth of 6 km, increasing the likelihood of aftershocks.
- Shallow earthquakes produce stronger ground shaking and potentially more damage due to proximity to the surface.
- Bhutan is located in seismic zones IV and V, making it one of the most seismically active areas in the world.
- Bhutan faces multiple natural hazards including earthquakes, glacier lake outburst floods (GLOF), windstorms, landslides, and floods due to its location and climate change impacts.
