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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Dikchu, Sikkim (India)

UTC time: 2026-02-05 19:45:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Dikchu, Sikkim (India) on February 5, 2026 at 19:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-05 19:45:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Sikkim
City
Dikchu
County
Gangtok subdivision
Village
Dikchu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.40000, 88.52000
Temperature
-1.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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