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M2.5 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Sherathang, Sikkim (India)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 21:47:36 UTC Local time: —

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 M2.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 21:47:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
India
State
Sikkim
City
Sherathang
County
Gangtok subdivision
Village
Sherathang
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.38000, 88.83500
Temperature
5.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (24.6 km)
Regional average: 24.6 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

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