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 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 719 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 71 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sikkim roughly every 5 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 | 669 | 93.05% |
| Mag. 5 | 46 | 6.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.28% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.28% |
| 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.
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 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Sikkim on the afternoon of February 21, 2025 at 17:34 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 300km east-southeast of Gangtok at a depth of 10km 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, 719 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sikkim. This averages to 72 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
