Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Sikkim · Yuksom
Country overviewIndia · Sikkim
M4.2 Earthquake near Yuksom, Sikkim (India)
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About this earthquake
On February 5, 2026 at 20:50 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Yuksom, Sikkim (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by GFZ. India: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (25.7 km)
Regional average: 25.7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 485 Catalogue entries
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