Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 11.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sikkim · Sherathang
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M2.5 Earthquake near Sherathang, Sikkim (India)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Sherathang, Sikkim (India) on June 20, 2026 at 21:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
aadd76d71ed6d35b075807aae68c19e3bb2f48a1
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 21:47:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Sherathang
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.38000,
88.83500
Temperature
5.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11 km
11 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
Sikkim
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 63 Catalogue entries
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