Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sikkim · Lachung
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M3.9 Earthquake near Lachung, Sikkim (India)
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About this earthquake
On August 31, 2026 at 20:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Lachung, Sikkim (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
2fd0cbec35d45f7fb8cbd217152781ae809e77a8
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 20:18:04 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.63800,
88.76600
Temperature
3.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (25.6 km)
Regional average: 25.6 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 485 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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