Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sikkim · Gyalshing
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M3.3 Earthquake near Gyalshing, Sikkim (India)
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About this earthquake
On October 26, 2026 at 00:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Gyalshing, Sikkim (India). 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 often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. India: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (26.1 km)
Regional average: 26.1 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Taplejung Airport35.6 kmStraight-line distance
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Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 485 Catalogue entries
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