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M2.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near SIKKIM, INDIA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 18:16:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 18:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near SIKKIM, INDIA. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 18:16:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.26800, 88.65700
Temperature
2.8°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
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Stats (last 24h)

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