M2.8
Depth:
5.0 km
M2.8 Earthquake near Mangan, Sikkim (India)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Mangan, Sikkim (India) on June 5, 2026 at 10:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.
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Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (24.6 km)
Regional average: 24.6 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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