Earthquake of 4.7 magnitude hits Sikkim, epicentre in Namchi

Earthquake of 4.7 magnitude hits Sikkim, epicentre in Namchi

Sikkim experienced a mild earthquake of magnitude 2.4 on Saturday (February 7), at 9:23 pm, centered near Namchi with no immediate reports of damage or injuries. Precise epicenter and technical details The tremor struck at Latitude 27.39 N, Longitude 88.42 E, just 5 km beneath the surface- a shallow depth that can amplify shaking but typically poses low risk at this intensity. Namchi, a hilly district in southern Sikkim known for its scenic tea …

Sikkim jolted by 4.7-magnitude earthquake

Gangtok, Feb 7 (PTI) Parts of Sikkim were jolted on Saturday evening by an earthquake of magnitude 4.7, officials said.The epicentre of the quake, which occurred at 6:35 pm, was 11 km from Maneybung in West Sikkim, the India Meteorological Department said.A Sikkim Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) official said there were no reports of any injury or destruction of property due to the earthquake.The tremors were felt in Gangtok and a few other…