1. A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit Sikkim on August 9 at 6:57 am.
2. The epicenter was 29 km from Tadong, with a depth of 10 km.
3. No casualties or infrastructure damage were reported.
Gangtok, Aug 09: A 4.4 magnitude earthquake shook Sikkim early on August 9, with tremors felt around 6:57 am.
The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported the quake’s epicenter at 27.22N, 88.33E, approximately 29 km from Tadong, at a depth of 10 km.
EQ of M: 4.4, On: 09/08/2024 06:57:08 IST, Lat: 27.22 N, Long: 88.33 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Soreng, Sikkim.
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Although the tremors were felt across the state, there have been no reports of casualties or damage to infrastructure.
Previously, on June 26, a mild 3.2 magnitude earthquake struck Assam’s Karbi Anglong region at 9:54 pm, originating at a depth of 25 km.
