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Moderate earthquake jolts West Sikkim; Gangtok experiences mild tremors
A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck the Sikkim-Nepal border region early Thursday, with mild tremors reported across West Sikkim and the state capital. No immediate reports of damage or casualties were received.
LSN India ·
An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale hit the Sikkim-Nepal region at 4:30 am on Thursday morning, sending tremors through parts of West and East Sikkim. The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) recorded the epicentre approximately 40 kilometres northwest of Yuksom in Gyalshing district of West Sikkim, at a depth of 73 kilometres.
The quake was positioned at latitude 27.671 degrees north and longitude 87.987 degrees east, according to NCS data. Mild tremors were felt across several areas of West Sikkim as well as parts of East Sikkim, with residents in the state capital Gangtok also experiencing noticeable shaking.
As of the time of reporting, officials confirmed there were no reports of property damage or loss of life resulting from the earthquake. The moderate tremor, while strong enough to be felt across a wide area, did not trigger any significant incidents in the affected regions.