Latest earthquakes near Sikkim, India today
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Recent Sikkim Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sikkim. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sikkim and elsewhere.
Jan 5, 2026 04:17AM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake hit near Guwahati in India on Monday Night.
Sep 14, 2025 04:41PM
DAMAGING M5.5 Earthquake hit near Guwahati in India on Sunday Afternoon.
Sikkim Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 433 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sikkim, India in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 43 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sikkim roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sikkim in 2025. A total of 178 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sikkim that year. The strongest had a 7.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sikkim in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Sikkim during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 402 | 92.84% |
| Mag. 5 | 30 | 6.93% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.23% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sikkim
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sikkim occurred on Jan 7, 2025 06:35 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 187 kilometers (116 mi) north-west of Gangtok, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sikkim in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 165 kilometers (103 mi) north-west of Gangtok. It is the strongest earthquake near Sikkim in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sikkim, India in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Sikkim.
Earthquakes by city in Sikkim
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Sikkim, India.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sikkim.
When was the last earthquake in Sikkim, India?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sikkim on the night of January 5, 2026 at 04:17 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 390km east-southeast of Gangtok at a depth of 35km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sikkim, India in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sikkim, India?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sikkim on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 165km west of Gangtok at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sikkim since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sikkim, India?
In the past 10 years, 433 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sikkim. This averages to 43 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
