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4.9-magnitude earthquake hits West Sikkim, mild tremors felt in Gangtok

A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck the Sikkim-Nepal region early Thursday morning, triggering mild tremors in parts of West and Sikkim, including the state capital Gangtok. Officials said there were…

4.9-magnitude earthquake hits West Sikkim, mild tremors felt in Gangtok
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A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck the Sikkim-Nepal region early Thursday morning, triggering mild tremors in parts of West and Sikkim, including the state capital Gangtok. Officials said there were no reports of property damage or casualties at the time of filing the copy. The moderate earthquake occurred at 4.30 am, with its epicentre located around 40 km northwest of Yuksom in Gyalshing district of West Sikkim, according to the National Centre…

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