Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sikkim · Chungthang
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M3.2 Earthquake near Chungthang, Sikkim (India)
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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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
9fb262df26de5fc5dd8caf280dcfeadb8583a426
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-23 17:43:27 UTC
Local time
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City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.56900,
88.56700
Temperature
17.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than the regional average (25.6 km)
Regional average: 25.6 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
India
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 485 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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579
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