Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 84.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sikkim · Chungthang
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M4.3 Earthquake near Chungthang, Sikkim (India)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Chungthang, Sikkim (India) on February 26, 2026 at 22:40 UTC. At around 84 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
22c2801fb739f12a72f65fb90ef3b45bac25805f
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
84.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 22:40:26 UTC
Local time
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City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.51000,
88.74000
Temperature
-0.8°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
84 km
84 km — deeper than the regional average (25.6 km)
Regional average: 25.6 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Felt reports
13felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Feb 27, 2026, 2:51 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 485 Catalogue entries
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