Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sikkim · Gyalshing
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M4.2 Earthquake near Gyalshing, Sikkim (India)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Gyalshing, Sikkim (India) on February 26, 2026 at 16:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.
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Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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
11felt 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, 10:55 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
India
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 485 Catalogue entries
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