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M3.2 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Chungthang, Sikkim (India)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 17:43:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Chungthang, Sikkim (India) on June 23, 2026 at 17:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-23 17:43:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Sikkim
City
Chungthang
County
Chungthang
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.56900, 88.56700
Temperature
17.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than the regional average (24.4 km)
Regional average: 24.4 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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