Twin Tremors Shake Sikkim in Pre-Dawn Hours
Two earthquakes of magnitudes 3.6 and 2.7 hit Gangtok, Sikkim early Friday morning, causing no reported injuries or damage. The first quake occurred 10.7 km northwest and the second 11.2 km west of Gangtok. Both were at shallow depths, according to the National Centre for Seismology.
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In the quiet hours before dawn, Sikkim's city of Gangtok experienced dual earthquakes on Friday. The initial quake, measuring 3.6 in magnitude, struck at 4:26 am approximately 10.7 kilometers northwest of Gangtok, with tremors felt at a shallow depth of 5 km, according to officials.
Following closely, a second tremor measuring 2.7 in magnitude hit 11.2 kilometers west of the city, this time at a depth of 10 kilometers. Despite the early hour disturbances, officials report no injuries or damage to property across the Himalayan region.
The National Centre for Seismology continues to monitor the area, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents as aftershocks and other risks are assessed. Fortunately, the lack of damage indicates a prompt return to normalcy for Sikkim's capital.
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