Mild earthquake in Sikkim, no casualties reported

The epicenter of the earthquake was in Mangan district at 14 km below the surface at 8.41 pm on Saturday.

Gangtok: Sikkim was rocked by a low-intensity earthquake of 4.1 magnitude, a report issued by the National Centre of Seismology (NCS) said.

The epicenter of the earthquake was in Mangan district at 14 km below the surface at 8.41 pm on Saturday, March 21.

There was no report of any loss of life or damage to properties though tremors were felt, officials said.

Subhan Haleem

The residents have been advised to remain alert and follow safety precautions, they added.

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