M3.7
Depth:
5.0 km
M3.7 Earthquake near Gyalshing, Sikkim (India)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Gyalshing, Sikkim (India) on February 9, 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (24.5 km)
Regional average: 24.5 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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