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M2.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Dikchu, Sikkim (India)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 10:07:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Dikchu, Sikkim (India) on February 23, 2026 at 10:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 10:07:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Sikkim
City
Dikchu
County
Gangtok subdivision
Village
Dikchu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.39000, 88.53000
Temperature
1.2°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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