Earthquakes Jolts Sikkim: No Injuries Reported.webp

Gangtok, February 26 Two earthquakes, with magnitudes of 4.6 and 3.5, struck Sikkim on Thursday, officials said.

The first earthquake, measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale, occurred at 11:24 am. The epicenter of the quake was located 4 km northeast of Yuksom in the Gyalshing district, at a depth of 10 km, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

The second earthquake, measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale, struck the Mangan district at 12:17 pm. The epicenter was located 11 km northwest of Gangtok, also at a depth of 10 km.

Officials said that there were no immediate reports of any casualties or damage to property resulting from the two earthquakes.
 
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