M2.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Ravongla, Sikkim (India)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 13:22:01 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 9, 2026 at 13:22 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Ravongla, Sikkim (India). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 13:22:01 UTC
Local time
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State
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.45000, 88.39000
Temperature
-0.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
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.

Depth classes per USGS

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