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4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Sikkim's Namchi at Shallow Depth

A magnitude 4.0 earthquake shook the town of Namchi in Sikkim early Friday morning. The National Center for Seismology reported the quake occurred at 3:11 AM IST at a very shallow depth of 5 kilometers. Local residents described feeling tremors and seeing objects like lamps and chairs move unexpectedly. This event follows recent tremors felt in Kolkata just days earlier, linked to seismic activity in neighboring countries.

Key Points: 4.0 Earthquake Hits Namchi, Sikkim | NCS Reports

  • Magnitude 4.0 quake
  • Struck Namchi, Sikkim
  • Occurred at 3:11 AM IST
  • Shallow depth of 5 km
  • Locals reported shaking and jerks
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Magnitude 4.0 earthquake hits Sikkim's Namchi

A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck Namchi, Sikkim at 3:11 AM IST at a depth of 5 km. Locals report feeling tremors and shaking objects.

"We felt the tremors. Later, we felt that the lamp and chair had moved from their position. - Mrityunjay Das"

Namchi, February 6

A magnitude 4.0 earthquake shook Namchi in Sikkim in the early hours of Friday, according to the National Center for Seismology.

The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 5 km beneath the Earth's surface at 3:11 am.

"EQ of M: 4.0, On: 06/02/2026 03:11:30 IST, Lat: 27.38 N, Long: 88.42 E, Depth: 5 Km, Location: Namchi, Sikkim," National Center for Seismology said in an 'X' post.

On February 4, Tremors were felt in parts of Kolkata after reports of earthquakes in neighbouring countries, including Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Tibet, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).Locals reported feeling tremors after their surroundings began shaking, after which they realised there was an earthquake.

Speaking to ANI, Mrityunjay Das said he saw things shaking, which led him to realise an earthquake was occurring.

"We felt the tremors. Later, we felt that the lamp and chair had moved from their position, which is when we got to know that there was an earthquake," he said.

Another local said he felt a jerk at his shop, "A little while ago, when I was in the shop, I felt a sudden jerk. Later, I got to know that there was an earthquake."

- ANI

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Rohit P
This is concerning. First tremors felt in Kolkata, now an actual quake in Sikkim. The entire Himalayan belt seems active. Are our disaster management teams in these hill states on high alert? We cannot be complacent.
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David E
I was in Gangtok last year. The infrastructure in these beautiful mountain towns is often not built to modern seismic codes. A 4.0 is a warning bell. Authorities must enforce stricter building regulations, especially for new hotels and homes.
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Ananya R
My cousin lives in Namchi. She messaged saying it was a sudden, strong jerk that woke them up. Scary stuff. At least the NCS is providing timely data on X. More awareness needed on what to do during and after an earthquake.
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Suresh O
Nature reminding us who's boss. We build big cities and forget we live on a dynamic planet. Hope the people of Sikkim are okay. Jai Hind.
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Kavya N
The article mentions tremors in Kolkata recently linked to quakes in Myanmar/Bangladesh. Shows how interconnected the region is. India should lead regional cooperation on earthquake early warning systems for South Asia. It would save lives.
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Michael C
Respectfully, while the reporting

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