4.9-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Sikkim-Nepal Region, Tremors Felt in Gangtok

A <b>4.9-magnitude earthquake</b> struck the Sikkim-Nepal region at 4:30 am on Thursday, according to the National Centre for Seismology. Its epicentre was about 40 km northwest of Yuksom in West Sikkim’s Gyalshing district, at a depth of 73 km. Mild tremors were felt in West Sikkim and parts of East Sikkim, including Gangtok. Officials reported no property damage or casualties at the time of filing.