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

A 4.9-magnitude earthquake occurred early Thursday morning in the Sikkim-Nepal region, affecting various areas. The tremors were felt in West Sikkim, including the state capital Gangtok and parts of East Sikkim. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the earthquake's epicentre was about 40 km northwest of Yuksom.