Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sikkim · Dikchu
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M2.5 Earthquake near Dikchu, Sikkim (India)
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About this earthquake
On February 19, 2026 at 21:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Dikchu, Sikkim (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
5308731ef8d7422922db243a79d02d7819a9246d
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-19 21:07:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Dikchu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.39000,
88.53000
Temperature
1.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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
Sikkim
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 63 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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