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M4.1 Depth: 14.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near SIKKIM, INDIA

UTC time: 2026-03-21 15:16:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near SIKKIM, INDIA on March 21, 2026 at 15:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 15:16:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.55600, 88.57600
Temperature
1.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 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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