Latest earthquakes near Sikkim, India today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sikkim, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sikkim? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sikkim, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 21 hours ago (Mar 29 05:54 Kolkata) |
M 3.8 | 169 km NW from Gangtok |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 13:03 Kolkata) |
M 4.0 | 277 km SE from Gangtok |
| 3 days ago (Mar 26 18:12 Kolkata) |
M 4.4 | 275 km NW from Gangtok |
| 3 days ago (Mar 26 11:39 Kolkata) |
M 4.3 | 175 km NW from Gangtok |
| 4 days ago (Mar 25 17:23 Kolkata) |
M 3.4 | 153 km NW from Gangtok |
| 5 days ago (Mar 24 16:37 Kolkata) |
M 3.9 | 173 km NW from Gangtok |
| 6 days ago (Mar 23 23:42 Kolkata) |
M 3.9 | 191 km NNW from Gangtok |
| 6 days ago (Mar 23 11:57 Kolkata) |
M 3.8 | 146 km NW from Gangtok |
| 9 days ago (Mar 20 14:34 Kolkata) |
M 3.0 | 191 km NNW from Gangtok |
| 10 days ago (Mar 19 17:41 Kolkata) |
M 3.5 | 293 km SE from Gangtok |
| 11 days ago (Mar 18 12:47 Kolkata) |
M 2.9 | 44 km N from Gangtok |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 02:54 Kolkata) |
M 3.2 | 194 km NW from Gangtok |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 00:14 Kolkata) |
M 3.2 | 241 km WNW from Gangtok |
| 13 days ago (Mar 16 10:56 Kolkata) |
M 4.0 | 222 km WNW from Gangtok |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 00:49 Kolkata) |
M 3.5 | 207 km NW from Gangtok |
| 15 days ago (Mar 14 21:13 Kolkata) |
M 2.8 | 278 km SE from Gangtok |
| 15 days ago (Mar 14 04:08 Kolkata) |
M 3.0 | 156 km WNW from Gangtok |
| 16 days ago (Mar 13 14:07 Kolkata) |
M 4.3 | 213 km NNW from Gangtok |
| 16 days ago (Mar 13 08:28 Kolkata) |
M 3.5 | 173 km NW from Gangtok |
| 17 days ago (Mar 13 01:42 Kolkata) |
M 4.3 | 127 km NW from Gangtok |
| 17 days ago (Mar 12 11:31 Kolkata) |
M 3.7 | 148 km NW from Gangtok |
| 18 days ago (Mar 11 14:59 Kolkata) |
M 4.3 | 173 km NW from Gangtok |
| 18 days ago (Mar 11 12:39 Kolkata) |
M 4.2 | 194 km NW from Gangtok |
| 18 days ago (Mar 11 12:35 Kolkata) |
M 3.8 | 176 km NNW from Gangtok |
| 21 days ago (Mar 9 02:30 Kolkata) |
M 4.0 | 187 km NW from Gangtok |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Sikkim
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.
Mar 8, 2025 02:20PM
On Saturday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck 150km from Rikaze in China.
Feb 28, 2025 02:36AM
On Friday Night a Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck near Kathmandu in Nepal.
Feb 27, 2025 02:25AM
On Thursday Night a Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck near Morigaon in India.
Jan 7, 2025 06:35AM
On Tuesday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.1 Earthquake struck 165km from Rikaze in China.
Sikkim Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 736 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 73 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sikkim roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sikkim in 2015. A total of 333 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sikkim that year. The strongest had a 7.3 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 | 684 | 92.93% |
| Mag. 5 | 48 | 6.52% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.27% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.27% |
| 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 May 12, 2015 12:35 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 257 kilometers (160 mi) west-northwest of Gangtok, at a depth of 15 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) west-northwest of Gangtok. It is the strongest earthquake near Sikkim in the past 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2015 12:35 (Kolkata) |
M 7.3 | 257 km WNW from Gangtok |
| 81 days ago (Jan 7 06:35 Kolkata) |
M 7.1 | 184 km NW from Gangtok |
| Apr 26, 2015 12:39 (Kolkata) |
M 6.7 | 261 km W from Gangtok |
| May 12, 2015 13:06 (Kolkata) |
M 6.3 | 244 km W from Gangtok |
| Mar 20, 2020 07:03 (Kolkata) |
M 5.7 | 190 km NW from Gangtok |
| Apr 25, 2015 14:47 (Kolkata) |
M 5.7 | 174 km NW from Gangtok |
| 30 days ago (Feb 28 02:36 Kolkata) |
M 5.6 | 272 km WNW from Gangtok |
| Apr 25, 2015 11:48 (Kolkata) |
M 5.6 | 259 km W from Gangtok |
| May 16, 2015 17:04 (Kolkata) |
M 5.5 | 252 km W from Gangtok |
| Apr 25, 2015 12:26 (Kolkata) |
M 5.5 | 289 km WNW from Gangtok |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sikkim on the night of March 29, 2025 at 05:54 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 169km northwest of Gangtok at a depth of 2km 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, 736 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sikkim. This averages to 74 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
