M4.8
Depth:
1.8 km
M4.8 Earthquake near Pelling, Sikkim (India)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Pelling, Sikkim (India) on February 26, 2026 at 06:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
1.8 km
1.8 km — shallower than the regional average (24.5 km)
Regional average: 24.5 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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