Latest earthquakes near Gangtok, Sikkim today
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Recent Gangtok Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Gangtok. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Gangtok and elsewhere.
Jan 13, 2025 06:28PM
On Monday Evening a Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck 162km from Rikaze in China.
Jan 13, 2025 06:27PM
On Monday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck 161km from Rikaze in China.
Jan 7, 2025 06:43AM
On Tuesday Morning a Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck 165km from Rikaze in China.
Jan 7, 2025 06:35AM
On Tuesday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M7.1 Earthquake struck 165km from Rikaze in China.
Gangtok Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 703 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gangtok, Sikkim in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 70 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Gangtok roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gangtok in 2015. A total of 333 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gangtok 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 Gangtok in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Gangtok 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 | 655 | 93.17% |
| Mag. 5 | 44 | 6.26% |
| 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 Gangtok
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gangtok 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 Gangtok 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 Gangtok 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 Gangtok, Sikkim 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 Gangtok.
Nearest earthquakes from Gangtok
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gangtok, Sikkim. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Gangtok.
When was the last earthquake in Gangtok, Sikkim?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Gangtok on the night of January 31, 2025 at 04:23 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 124km northwest of Gangtok at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gangtok, Sikkim in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gangtok, Sikkim?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Gangtok 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 Gangtok since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gangtok, Sikkim?
In the past 10 years, 703 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gangtok. This averages to 70 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
