In West Sikkim, a 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck at roughly 4:10 am on February 27, 2026, inflicting panic amongst residents. The National Centre for Seismology reported that the tremor occurred at a shallow depth of 5 km close to latitude 27.40 N and longitude 88.69 E. Many residents throughout numerous elements of the state felt sturdy tremors.
Frequent earthquake tremors, notably in West Sikkim, have raised considerations among the many native inhabitants in current occasions. On the day past, the state skilled 4 separate earthquakes, intensifying worry and anxiousness. Despite this, no fast experiences of casualties or main harm have emerged thus far.
Damage to infrastructure has been reported at Gangyap School and Gerethang School on account of the earthquakes on February 26. Authorities are presently assessing the state of affairs and have suggested the general public to stay vigilant and observe security tips in case of additional tremors.
Separately, the National Centre for Seismology famous {that a} 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck Changlang, Arunachal Pradesh, on February 15, 2026, at 8:50 am. This tremor, recorded at a depth of 10 km and situated at 27.32° N latitude and 96.12° E longitude, triggered no fast experiences of injury or casualties.
“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,” the NCS said in a submit on X.
