Earthquake of magnitude 3.1 strikes Bhutan

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Bhutan experienced a shallow 3.1 magnitude earthquake early Thursday morning, following two other seismic events on September 8. The nation, situated in the seismically active Himalayas, is prone to earthquakes, landslides, and flash floods. Global warming also contributes to risks like Glacier Lake Outburst Floods and intensified seasonal winds.