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2 earthquakes rattle Sikkim, no causalities or damage reported so far

The first quake, of 4.6 magnitude, hit the state at 11:24 am. The second earthquake of 3.5 magnitude jolted Mangan district at 12:17 pm

There was no immediate report of any loss of life or damage to property in the two quakes. (Representative image; Photo credit: Shutterstock)

Press Trust of India Gangtok

1 min read Last Updated : Feb 26 2026 | 1:33 PM IST

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Two earthquakes of magnitude 4.6 and 3.5 jolted Sikkim on Thursday, officials said.

The first quake, of 4.6 magnitude, hit the state at 11:24 am. The epicentre of the quake was 4 km northeast of Yuksom in Gyalshing district at a depth of 10 km, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

The second earthquake of 3.5 magnitude jolted Mangan district at 12:17 pm. The epicentre was 11 km northwest of Gangtok, also at a depth of 10 km.

Officials said that there was no immediate report of any loss of life or damage to property in the two quakes.

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