Bhutan lies in the seismically active Himalayan region, where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates continue to collide, making earthquakes a recurring risk.
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Bhutan on Sunday, with tremors felt across parts of India, China, Bangladesh and Nepal, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).
The quake shook several areas across the Himalayan region, prompting residents in some locations to leave buildings as a precaution. Tremors were reported from neighbouring countries as the impact of the earthquake spread beyond Bhutan’s borders.
According to GFZ, the earthquake measured 5.6 in magnitude. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.
Bhutan lies in the seismically active Himalayan region, where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates continue to collide, making earthquakes a recurring risk.
Authorities were assessing the situation, while residents across the region shared accounts of feeling the tremors. Further details on the impact of the earthquake were not immediately available.
