M4.5 earthquake - 9 km S of Mongar, Bhutan

What happened

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 9 km S of Mongar, Bhutan on 21 Sept 2026, 08:10 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

The nearest town in our records is Barpeta Road, about 81 km away in Assam, India.