Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 6.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sikkim · Lingmoo
Country overviewIndia · Sikkim
M2.8 Earthquake near Lingmoo, Sikkim (India)
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About this earthquake
On September 30, 2026 at 13:13 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Lingmoo, Sikkim (India). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. India: 8 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
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Depth profile
Shallow
6 km
6 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
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 63 Catalogue entries
Of 62 other entries for this area and period, 28 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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