Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 6.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sikkim · Gyalshing
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M3.5 Earthquake near Gyalshing, Sikkim (India)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Gyalshing, Sikkim (India) on February 20, 2026 at 22:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
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Depth profile
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 km — shallower than the regional average (25.7 km)
Regional average: 25.7 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Taplejung Airport44.0 kmStraight-line distance
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 485 Catalogue entries
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