Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sikkim · xiu qing
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M2.7 Earthquake near xiu qing, Sikkim (India)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near xiu qing, Sikkim (India) on August 9, 2026 at 07:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
d43208181c190cc72d0ff2adb97fa7faf277b94c
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-09 07:25:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
xiu qing
Source
emsc
Coordinates
27.28600,
88.72700
Temperature
22.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (25.6 km)
Regional average: 25.6 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
Sikkim
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 63 Catalogue entries
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