M2.5
Depth:
5.0 km
M2.5 Earthquake near Mangan, Sikkim (India)
About this earthquake
On July 14, 2026 at 13:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Mangan, 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. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (24.6 km)
Regional average: 24.6 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
671
Country (24h)
India
3