Earthquake in Sikkim: Series of Quakes and Tremors Create Panic As Magnitude 3.7 Richter Scale Hits State
A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck Sikkim early Friday morning, marking the latest in a series of seismic events that have triggered concern across the Himalayan state. The tremor, which occurred at approximately 4:10 a.m. local time, was centered at a shallow depth of 5 kilometers. While no casualties have been reported from this latest jolt.
West Sikkim, February 27: A series of earthquakes and tremors have caused panic in Sikkim during late February 2026, with multiple jolts reported on Thursday and early morning of Friday. Sikkim experienced a 3.7 magnitude early this morning at around 4:10 am, causing panic among residents. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the tremor occurred at a shallow depth of 5 km near latitude 27.40 N and longitude 88.69 E. Many people reported feeling strong tremors across different parts of the state.
In recent times, frequent earthquake tremors have been felt in Sikkim, particularly in West Sikkim. The repeated shaking has increased concern among the local population. Just yesterday, Sikkim was hit by four separate earthquakes, adding to the fear and anxiety. However, no immediate reports of casualties or major damage have been received so far. Delhi Earthquake: Mild 2.8-Magnitude Tremors Felt in North Delhi, No Damage Reported.
Meanwhile, damage to infrastructure has been reported at Gangyap School and Gerethang School due to yesterday's earthquakes. Authorities are assessing the situation, and people have been advised to remain alert and follow safety guidelines in case of further tremors. Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake Hits Sikkim's Namchi.
Meanwhile, an earthquake of magnitude 3.4 struck Changlang, Arunachal Pradesh, on Sunday at 08:50 am, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The earthquake, with a depth of 10 km, was located at coordinates 27.32° N latitude and 96.12° E longitude. No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been received.
"EQ of M: 3.4, On: 15/02/2026 20:50:28 IST, Lat: 27.32 N, Long: 96.12 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Changlang, Arunachal Pradesh," NCS said in a post on X.
(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)