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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. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

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 (24.6 km)
Regional average: 24.6 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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