Latest earthquakes near Sikkim, India today

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Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 21, 2024 13:32
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 191 km SSE
from Gangtok
Nov 20, 2024 04:33
(Kolkata)
M 2.5 230 km SE
from Gangtok
Nov 19, 2024 14:07
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 18 km N
from Gangtok
Nov 13, 2024 07:17
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 180 km SW
from Gangtok
Nov 12, 2024 14:00
(Kolkata)
M 4.4 27 km W
from Gangtok
Nov 7, 2024 19:41
(Kolkata)
M 4.3 259 km W
from Gangtok
Nov 2, 2024 12:21
(Kolkata)
M 3.8 243 km WNW
from Gangtok
Oct 30, 2024 17:01
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 264 km ESE
from Gangtok
Oct 26, 2024 23:15
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 255 km W
from Gangtok
Oct 18, 2024 00:46
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 39 km ESE
from Gangtok
Oct 16, 2024 10:37
(Kolkata)
M 4.2 242 km WNW
from Gangtok
Oct 16, 2024 05:43
(Kolkata)
M 3.8 146 km NW
from Gangtok
Oct 16, 2024 02:02
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 291 km SE
from Gangtok
Oct 15, 2024 00:49
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 93 km E
from Gangtok
Oct 14, 2024 22:17
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 179 km W
from Gangtok
Oct 13, 2024 22:31
(Kolkata)
M 3.5 293 km E
from Gangtok
Oct 9, 2024 08:15
(Kolkata)
M 3.3 57 km ESE
from Gangtok
Oct 7, 2024 01:33
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 73 km WNW
from Gangtok
Oct 6, 2024 09:39
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 144 km NW
from Gangtok
Oct 4, 2024 07:10
(Kolkata)
M 3.5 127 km SSE
from Gangtok
Oct 3, 2024 02:43
(Kolkata)
M 2.6 286 km E
from Gangtok
Oct 1, 2024 23:14
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 25 km ENE
from Gangtok
Sep 30, 2024 01:57
(Kolkata)
M 2.6 131 km ENE
from Gangtok
Sep 25, 2024 18:12
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 85 km NW
from Gangtok
Sep 25, 2024 17:06
(Kolkata)
M 2.9 82 km NW
from Gangtok

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Sikkim

Recent Sikkim Earthquake News

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Sikkim Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
58 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.1
Nov 21, 2024 13:32

Average

A total of 589 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 58 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sikkim roughly every 6 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Sikkim with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Sikkim (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 550 93.38%
Mag. 5 36 6.11%
Mag. 6 2 0.34%
Mag. 7 1 0.17%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Sikkim

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.3
On May 12, 2015 12:35.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8
On Jan 15, 1934 14:13.

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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Sikkim.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 12, 2015 12:35
(Kolkata)
M 7.3 257 km WNW
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
Apr 25, 2015 14:47
(Kolkata)
M 5.7 174 km NW
from Gangtok
Mar 20, 2020 07:03
(Kolkata)
M 5.7 190 km NW
from Gangtok
Apr 25, 2015 11:48
(Kolkata)
M 5.6 259 km W
from Gangtok
May 12, 2015 12:47
(Kolkata)
M 5.5 240 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
May 12, 2015 13:04
(Kolkata)
M 5.4 238 km W
from Gangtok

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Sikkim

Earthquakes by city in Sikkim

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sikkim.

When was the last earthquake in Sikkim, India?

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sikkim on the afternoon of November 21, 2024 at 13:32 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 191km south-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, 589 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sikkim. This averages to 59 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.