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M4.3 Depth: 84.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Chungthang, Sikkim (India)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 22:40:26 UTC Local time: —

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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
84.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 22:40:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Sikkim
City
Chungthang
County
Chungthang
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.51000, 88.74000
Temperature
-0.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 84 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 84 km
Intermediate
84 km
84 km — deeper than the regional average (24.4 km)
Regional average: 24.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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