M2.7
Depth:
5.0 km
M2.7 Earthquake near SIKKIM, INDIA (India)
About this earthquake
On August 22, 2025 at 18:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near SIKKIM, INDIA (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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.
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