Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 31.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sikkim · Gyalshing
Country overviewIndia · Sikkim
M3.8 Earthquake near Gyalshing, Sikkim (India)
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About this earthquake
On February 7, 2026 at 13:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Gyalshing, Sikkim (India). With a focal depth of about 31 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. India: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
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Depth profile
Shallow
31.4 km
31.4 km — deeper than the regional average (25.7 km)
Regional average: 25.7 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 485 Catalogue entries
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