Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 hits Nepal-India border in Sikkim

No loss of life and property has been reported so far.

Published: 05th February 2021 10:52 AM  |   Last Updated: 05th February 2021 10:52 AM   |  A+A-

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By ANI

GANGTOK: An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 on the Richter scale occurred near the Nepal-India border in Sikkim today, according to the National Centre for Seismology.

"Earthquake of Magnitude: 4.0, Occurred on 05-02-2021, 03:43:10 IST, Lat: 27.86 & Long: 88.14, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Nepal - India (Sikkim) Border," NCS tweeted.

No loss of life and property has been reported so far. Further details are awaited. 


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