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M2.7 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Lachen, Sikkim (India)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 05:18:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 05:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Lachen, Sikkim (India). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 05:18:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Sikkim
City
Lachen
County
Chungthang
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.68200, 88.58700
Temperature
23.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (24.9 km)
Regional average: 24.9 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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