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M3.2 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Lachen, Sikkim (India)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 15:01:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 15:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Lachen, Sikkim (India). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 15:01:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Sikkim
City
Lachen
County
Chungthang
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.67000, 88.59000
Temperature
18.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (24.7 km)
Regional average: 24.7 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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