Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sikkim · Lachen
Country overviewIndia · Sikkim
M3.2 Earthquake near Lachen, Sikkim (India)
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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. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.
Details
ID
097049705c29b8ecf941ab15a09cc88de3d8c3aa
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 15:01:22 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.67000,
88.59000
Temperature
18.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (25.6 km)
Regional average: 25.6 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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