A moderate seismic event was recorded in the northeastern part of India, impacting the area near the state of Sikkim. The earthquake registered 4.6 magnitude and struck on February 5, 2026, at 19:39 UTC.
The epicenter was geographically determined to be approximately 13 km west-northwest of Gyalshing. Monitoring instruments placed the location at 27.33° N latitude and 88.26° E longitude, positioning the rupture zone near the mountainous border region.
The event was classified as a relatively shallow quake, with the focal depth estimated at 10.0 km. This characteristic often influences the distribution of ground shaking near the surface epicenter.
Local weather observations taken concurrently with the seismic activity indicated conditions characterized by a clear sky, with an air temperature recorded at 5.2°C.
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