Earthquake Triggers Panic in Sikkim..

An earthquake struck the Sikkim-Nepal border region early Thursday morning, causing tremors in parts of the area. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at around 4:30 AM. The tremor measured 4.9 on the Richter scale, with its epicentre located approximately 40 kilometres northwest of Yuksom.

Mild tremors were also felt in Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. However, no casualties have been reported so far. Further details regarding any possible property damage or other impact are yet to emerge.