A 5.6 magnitude quake hit near Punākha on Sunday night, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor struck at 17:36 UTC (23:36 local time), with its epicenter roughly 11 km west of Punākha and a depth of 34 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 87 responses on its online form so far, from people saying they experienced moderate shaking. According to the USGS DYFI report, residents in a number of cities, including Chakdaha, Dacca, Silhaţ and Dispur, reported feeling the quake.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are highly vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though some resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are adobe block and unreinforced brick with mud construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey