Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Sikkim · Gyalshing
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M4.7 Earthquake near Gyalshing, Sikkim (India)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Gyalshing, Sikkim (India) on February 7, 2026 at 13:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by GFZ. India: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 485 Catalogue entries
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