An earthquake occurred at 9.50 p.m. and was recorded at a depth of 6 kilometres of 4.3 magnitude rocked Sikkim’s East district Sunday night.
According to the National Centre for Seismology, the earthquake which occurred at 9.50 p.m., recorded at a depth of 6 kilometres, had the epicentre located at latitude 27.25 degrees North and longitude 88.77 degrees East, around 18 kilometres away from the state capital Gangtok.
The tremor was felt in Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts in the northern parts of neighbouring West Bengal, local people said.
As per initial reports, there was no report of any damage to life or property due to the earthquake, officials sources said.
What to do after an earthquake?
Expect aftershocks hours, days, or weeks after the main quake.
Aftershocks can cause building damage and falling debris that could injure you.
Avoid open flames in damaged buildings.
Earthquakes can damage gas lines, so don’t use lighters or matches.
If you live near the coast, stay away from the beach.
Earthquakes can cause dangerous tsunamis and flooding.
Drive carefully and plan alternative routes.