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M3.9 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Lachung, Sikkim (India)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 20:18:04 UTC Local time: —

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.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 20:18:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Sikkim
City
Lachung
County
Chungthang
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.63800, 88.76600
Temperature
3.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (24.7 km)
Regional average: 24.7 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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