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M3.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Kyangsala, Sikkim (India)

UTC time: 2026-03-01 11:06:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 1, 2026 at 11:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Kyangsala, Sikkim (India). With a focal depth of about 5 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 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
M3.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-01 11:06:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Sikkim
City
Kyangsala
County
Gangtok subdivision
Village
Kyangsala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.38000, 88.68000
Temperature
0.6°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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