Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 1.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sikkim · Pelling
Country overviewIndia · Sikkim
M4.8 Earthquake near Pelling, Sikkim (India)
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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 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.
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Depth profile
Shallow
1.8 km
1.8 km — shallower 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
Felt reports
14felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Feb 26, 2026, 7:43 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 485 Catalogue entries
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