M3.3
Depth:
10.0 km
M3.3 Earthquake near SIKKIM, INDIA (India)
About this earthquake
On December 24, 2025 at 15:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near SIKKIM, INDIA (India). With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by EMSC. India: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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.
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