2011 Sikkim earthquake

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake near the India-Nepal border April 2025 November 2013 2011 Sikkim earthquake India#Nepal 1 usp000j88b 17238846 18 September 2011 18:10 IST18:25 NPT18:40 BTT20:40 CST 2011-09-18 12:40:51 30–40 seconds 6.9 w y 19.7 km 27.723 N 88.064 E type:event_scale:50000000 inline,title Taplejung, Nepal Intraplatehttps://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/usc0005wg6.php Magnitude 6.9 – Sikkim, India: Tectonic Summary United States Geological Survey 18 September 2011 18 September 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110921163147/http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/usc0005wg6.php 21 September 2011 India Bangladesh Nepal Bhutan China $22.3 billion USD VIIhttps://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/pager/events/us/c0005wg6/index.html#cities Pager – M 6.9 – Sikkim, India United States Geological Survey 18 September 2011 18 September 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110923163029/http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/pager/events/us/c0005wg6/index.html 23 September 2011 Yes Yes At least 111 killed The 2011 Sikkim earthquake (also known as the 2011 Himalayan earthquake) occurred with a moment magnitude of 6.9 and was centered within the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, near the border of Nepal and the Indian state of Sikkim, at 18:10 IST 12:40 UTC on Sunday, 18 September.Magnitude 6.9 – Sikkim, India https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/usc0005wg6.php United States Geological Survey 18 September 2011 18 September 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110921163147/http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/usc0005wg6.php 21 September 2011 The earthquake was felt across northeastern India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and southern Tibet. At least 111 people were killed in the earthquake.Himalayan quake toll climbs to 116, 40 stranded foreign tourists rescued https://web.archive.org/web/20110926110846/http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_himalayan-quake-toll-climbs-to-116-40-stranded-foreign-tourists-rescued_1589946 26 September 2011 , DNA, 21 September 2011 Most of the deaths occurred in Sikkim, with reports of fatalities in and near Singtam in the East Sikkim district.Earthquake claims two lives in Sikkim , The Hindu, 18 September 2011 Several buildings collapsed in Gangtok.https://www.reuters.com/article/us-quake-india-idUSTRE78H19D20110918 Magnitude 6.8 quake in India, several dead Reuters 18 September 2011 18 September 2011 Mayank Bhardwaj 6 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160306164457/http://www.reuters.com/article/us-quake-india-idUSTRE78H19D20110918 live Eleven are reported dead in Nepal, including three killed when a wall collapsed in the British Embassy in Kathmandu.Earthquake kills 5 in Nepal https://web.archive.org/web/20121005224112/http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report_earthquake-kills-5-in-nepal_1588802 5 October 2012 , DNA, 18 September 2011 Elsewhere, structural damage occurred in Bangladesh, Bhutan, and across Tibet; another seven fatalities were confirmed in the latter region. The quake came just a few days after an earthquake of 4.2 magnitude hit Haryana's Sonipat district, sending tremors in New Delhi.Very strong earthquake in Sikkim, India http://earthquake-report.com/2011/09/18/very-strong-earthquake-in-sikkim-india/ 18 September 2011 Earthquake-report.com 18 September 2011 18 September 2011 20 June 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190620030204/https://earthquake-report.com/2011/09/18/very-strong-earthquake-in-sikkim-india/ usurped The earthquake was the fourth significant earthquake in India in September 2011.Sikkim quake is India's fourth this september http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/sikkim-quake-is-indias-fourth-this-september-134548?pfrom=home-bigstory 18 September 2011 NDTV 18 September 2011 9 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121009111455/http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/sikkim-quake-is-indias-fourth-this-september-134548?pfrom=home-bigstory dead Exactly a year after the original earthquake at 5:55 pm on 18 September 2012, another earthquake of magnitude 4.1 struck Sikkim, sparking panic among the people observing the anniversary of the original quake.http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/moderate-quake-jolts-sikkim-no-reportcasualty-damage/58035/ Moderate quake jolts Sikkim, no report of casualty, damage Press Trust of India 18 September 2012 Business Standard Indiahttps://www.ndtv.com/india-news/tremor-felt-in-sikkim-exactly-a-year-after-devastating-quake-499638 Tremor felt in Sikkim, exactly a year after devastating quake Abhinav Bhatt 18 September 2012 NDTV.com 12 November 2012http://www.portal.gsi.gov.in/gsiImages/information/sikkim_earthquake_120918_report1.pdf Geological Survey of India 18 September 2012 12 November 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303215403/http://www.portal.gsi.gov.in/gsiImages/information/sikkim_earthquake_120918_report1.pdf 3 March 2016 dead Earthquake The magnitude 6.9 (Mw) earthquake occurred inland at 18:10 IST on 18 September 2011, about 68 km (42 mi) northwest of Gangtok, Sikkim, at a shallow depth of 19.7 km (12.2 mi). At this location, the continental Indian and Eurasian plates converge with one another along a tectonic boundary beneath the mountainous region of northeast India near the Nepalese border. Although earthquakes in this region are usually interplate in nature, preliminary data suggests the Sikkim earthquake was triggered by shallow strike-slip faulting from an intraplate source within the over-riding Eurasian plate. Initial analyses also indicate a complex origin, with the perceived tremor likely being a result of two separate events occurring close together in time at similar focal depths. Intensity thumb|USGS ShakeMap for the event Located at a shallow depth beneath the surface, the earthquake caused strong shaking in many areas adjacent to its epicenter reportedly lasting 30–40 seconds.http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/eight-killed-100-injured-as-strong-quake-jolts-sikkim-nepal-border-region/articleshow/10031582.cms Eight killed, 100 injured as strong quake jolts Sikkim-Nepal border region 18 September 2011 18 September 2011 The Economic Times 20 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121020044132/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/eight-killed-100-injured-as-strong-quake-jolts-sikkim-nepal-border-region/articleshow/10031582.cms deadSeptember 2011 The strongest shaking occurred to the west in Gangtok and further south in Siliguri, although similar ground motions registering at VI (Strong) on the Modified Mercalli intensity scale were recorded in many smaller towns such as Mangan across elevated regions. Lighter tremors (IV–III) spread southward through populous regions, with these motions reported in the Patna capital of Bihar and as far southwest as Bihar Sharif. Tremors were felt in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, parts of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chandigarh, and Delhi states of India.Quake toll mounts to 6 as quake jolts east, north India http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-18/india/30171794_1_pawan-kumar-chamling-sikkim-chief-minister-gangtok https://web.archive.org/web/20121106142942/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-18/india/30171794_1_pawan-kumar-chamling-sikkim-chief-minister-gangtok dead 6 November 2012 18 September 2011 The Times of India 18 September 2011 In Tibet, the earthquake was felt in Shigatse and Lhasa. In all, the earthquake was felt in Nepal, India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and China. Aftershocks Sikkim experienced three aftershocks within a span of 30 minutes after the mainshock occurred with magnitudes (w) of 5.7, 5.1, and 4.6.2 killed in Sikkim, buildings hit as quake jolts Northeast http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_2-killed-in-sikkim-buildings-hit-as-quake-jolts-northeast_1588715 18 September 2011 DNA India 18 September 2011 5 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121005224129/http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_2-killed-in-sikkim-buildings-hit-as-quake-jolts-northeast_1588715 live Kathmandu experienced two aftershocks that both had a magnitude of 4.8 w. The aftershocks had no serious impact in the region. At least 20 aftershocks back-to-back throughout the night caused panic in Gangtok. Impact + Casualties by country Country Deaths India 97 China 7 Nepal 6 1 Bangladesh 0 Total 111 thumb|Demolished Building in Gangtok, Sikkim The earthquake struck near a mountainous, albeit very populous, region near the Sikkim–Nepal border; most of the structures were highly vulnerable to earthquake shaking. Upon impact, tens of thousands of residents evacuated their homes, and many areas suffered from communication and power outages. The strong shaking caused significant building collapse and mudslides; at least 111 people were confirmed killed and hundreds sustained injuries from the effects of the earthquake. As the earthquake occurred during the monsoon season, heavy rain and landslides made rescue work increasingly difficult.https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/sikkim-the-morning-after-offers-a-grim-picture-468026 Sikkim the morning after offers a grim picture Ndtv.com 19 September 2011 India Northern India suffered the worst from the earthquake, with at least 75 people killed.Sikkim earthquake toll rises to 50 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sikkim-earthquake-toll-rises-to-50/articleshow/10040635.cms 19 September 2011 The Times of India 19 September 2011 Sixty people were reportedly killed in Sikkim alone.35 tourists airlifted, toll crosses 90 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sikkim-earthquake-35-tourists-airlifted-toll-crosses-90/articleshow/10063310.cms 21 September 2011 The Times of India 21 September 2011 At least seven people died in Bihar, while six deaths have been reported in West Bengal.Sikkim earthquake toll climbs to 66, rescue work hampered by landslides https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sikkim-earthquake-toll-climbs-to-66-rescue-work-hampered-by-landslides/articleshow/10041847.cms The Times of India 19 September 2011 19 September 2011 Power supply was disrupted in areas near Sikkim, including Kalimpong of Darjeeling district, and adjoining Jalpaiguri and Cooch Behar districts; the outages were in part blamed on an affected electric substation in Siliguri.Many injured in northbengal, power supply disrupted https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/earthquake-in-sikkim-many-injured-in-north-bengal-power-supply-disrupted-467965 18 September 2011 NDTV 18 September 2011 Water supply was interrupted in Sikkim. National Highway 31, the major highway linking Sikkim to the rest of India, was damaged. Ten of the dead were workers at a hydroelectric project on the Teesta River.10 bodies recovered from Teesta project: ITBP https://web.archive.org/web/20120206235054/http://www.inewsone.com/2011/09/19/10-bodies-recovered-from-teesta-project-itbp-with-images/77554 6 February 2012 , News One / IANS, 19 September 2011 In India, the total property damage is estimated to be around $22.3 billion USD, making it one of the costliest natural disasters in Indian history.The September 2011 Sikkim Himalaya earthquake Mw 6.9: is it a plane of detachment earthquake? Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk 19 March 2014 Santanu Baruah Sowrav Saikia Saurabh Baruah Pabon K. Bora Ruben Tatevossian J. R. Kayal 7 248–263 10.1080/19475705.2014.895963 128915677 freeNine villages still inaccessible, damage estimated at Rs 1 lakh crore http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-21/india/30184003_1_north-sikkim-pawan-kumar-chamling-special-package https://web.archive.org/web/20121106143007/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-21/india/30184003_1_north-sikkim-pawan-kumar-chamling-special-package dead 6 November 2012 21 September 2011 The Times of India 21 September 2011 Sikkim thumb|Sikkim earthquake aerial survey by Indian Air Force helicopter Two buildings of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police in the Pegong areas of North Sikkim collapsed.Sikkim quake: ITBP buildings collapse, Pegong area badly hit https://web.archive.org/web/20220120120117/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/sikkim-quake-itbp-buildings-collapse-pegong-area-badly-hit/articleshow/10031863.cms 20 January 2022 , The Economic Times, 18 September 2011 In Gangtok, many government offices and hospitals were left unusable.https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/earthquake-toll-over-80-india-68-as-rescue-teams-reach-quake-epicentre-468078 Earthquake toll over 80; India 68; as rescue teams reach quake epicentre Ndtv.com 22 September 2011 The heavy shaking destroyed the villages of Lingzya, Sakyong, Pentong, Bay, and Tholong.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/PDATOI/articleshow/10071212.cms The Times of India on Mobile The Times of India 22 September 2011 24 April 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240424053346/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/PDATOI/articleshow/10071212.cms live Nepal In the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu, damage from the earthquake was comparatively limited. Three people were killed when a wall at the British Embassy collapsed, and many others suffered injuries. The shaking effects were more severe in eastern Nepal, closer to the epicenter. There, hundreds of homes sustained significant damage, and due to saturated soil from preceding heavy rains, widespread mudslides impacted the region.http://reliefweb.int/node/447465 Quake hits vast Himalayan region killing 63 19 September 2011 19 September 2011 Agence France-Presse Prakash Adhikari Sunsari experienced power and telephone communication outages. Two people were killed in the eastern city of Dharan.Powerful quake rocks Nepal, at least five killed http://www.nepalmountainnews.com/cms/?p=38813 https://web.archive.org/web/20120211044548/http://www.nepalmountainnews.com/cms/2011/09/18/powerful-quake-rocks-nepal-at-least-five-killed dead 11 February 2012 18 September 2011 Nepalmountainnews.com 18 September 2011 Overall, in Nepal, 6 people died due to the earthquake. Bangladesh The earthquake was felt most strongly in northern Bangladesh. The quake was also felt in Dhaka, Rajshahi, Sylhet, Mymensingh, Barisal, Faridpur, Jessore, Khulna, Pabna, Bogra, Comilla, Noakhali, Chittagong and as far as Cox's Bazar.6.8 tremor jolts Dhaka, Ctg, Sylhet http://bdnews24.com/details.php?id=206403&cid=2 18 September 2011 bdnews24.com 18 September 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110925090250/http://bdnews24.com/details.php?id=206403&cid=2 25 September 2011 Panicked people rushed out of their homes and offices,Powerful quake jolts Bangladesh, sparks panic https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/Powerful-quake-jolts-Bangladesh-sparks-panic/articleshow/10032567.cms https://web.archive.org/web/20121106143015/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-18/south-asia/30171833_1_jolts-strong-earthquake-richter-scale live 6 November 2012 18 September 2011 The Times of India 18 September 2011 but the only damage seems to be tilted and cracked buildings;Two Dhaka buildings damaged in quake http://bdnews24.com/details.php?cid=2&id=206404&hb=2 18 September 2011 bdnews24.com 18 September 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120402071635/http://bdnews24.com/details.php?cid=2&id=206404&hb=2 2 April 2012 no casualties were reported. Cell phone lines were also down for a few minutes during the quake. China In Tibet, building collapse was reported in Yadong,http://news.ifeng.com/mainland/detail_2011_09/19/9294991_0.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20120111134437/http://news.ifeng.com/mainland/detail_2011_09/19/9294991_0.shtml 印度锡金邦地震造成西藏7人死亡 亚东县受灾严重 dead 19 September 2011 11 January 2012 Ifeng.com Dinggyê, and Gamba.http://news.ifeng.com/society/news/detail_2011_09/19/9280777_0.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20120330073401/http://news.ifeng.com/society/news/detail_2011_09/19/9280777_0.shtml 受印度地震影响西藏边境地区部分房屋倒塌 一人受伤 dead 19 September 2011 30 March 2012 Ifeng.com At least seven people were reported dead in Yadong.http://119.people.com.cn/GB/15693712.html https://web.archive.org/web/20140203033340/http://119.people.com.cn/GB/15693712.html 西藏亚东县7人因地震死亡 消防救援 dead 19 September 2011 3 February 2014 People's Daily Telephone service was interrupted in the seat of Yadong County.http://news.xinhuanet.com/society/2011-09/18/c_122051241.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20110927084035/http://news.xinhuanet.com/society/2011-09/18/c_122051241.htm 印度锡金邦地震波及中国西藏边境地区 dead 18 September 2011 27 September 2011 Xinhua News Agency At least 70% of buildings in Yadong were deemed unstable.20 September 2011 西藏遭印度锡金邦6.8级地震波及-亚东边防官兵全力抗震救灾 Tibet affected by Sikkim 6.8 earthquake - Yadong border defense personnel deployed to assist with disaster relief https://www.mps.gov.cn/n2255079/n2255144/n2255146/c3670329/content.html 18 March 2025 Ministry of Public Security Bhutan There were no reports of casualties in Bhutan, although cracks in walls and ceilings of houses were reported in Wangthangkha village, Lango, and in the town area of Paro. There were also reports of a landslide right after crossing the Isuna Bridge from Paro towards Thimphu, and falling boulders after crossing Chundzom Bridge. Citizens were asked to avoid traveling on the Paro-Thimphu highway. Telecommunications networks were disrupted, with cellular networks unavailable after the quake.Powerful tremor rock western Bhutan, Kuensel online, 19 September 2011April 2022 Prime Minister of Bhutan Jigmi Thinley updated his statushttps://www.facebook.com/notes/jigmi-y-thinley/latest-update-on-earthquake/192617204145411 Aanmelden Facebook 22 September 2011 as "Phone lines remains clogged reflecting our caring and close knit society. No damage reported from East Bhutan. Four road blocks caused by falling debris are reported on the Chukha–Phuntsholing road. Two homes in Haa report damage with three to four people having suffered minor injury. Thimphu Dzong has sustained some cracks in the Utse and one of the four corner towers. Occupants have been moved out to safer parts. Please remain calm and alert." Rescue operations and compensation September 2018 thumb|Army's rescue operations in earthquake affected area of Sikkim thumb|Army personnel distributing relief material to the people in earthquake affected area of Sikkim India Early rescue operations included four teams of the National Disaster Response Force being rushed to Sikkim, and five more teams were being sent from Kolkata. However, South and West Sikkim remained inaccessible, delaying rescue operations owing to landslides caused by rainfall. A group of 14 tourists was rescued by the army from north Sikkim. The army had deployed 72 columns, including infantry troops, combat engineers, four Dhruv and five Cheetah helicopters. Rain and landslides had hampered the rescue efforts of workers searching for survivors.Sikkim earthquake: Landslides hamper rescue efforts, toll 40 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sikkim-earthquake-landslides-hamper-rescue-efforts-toll-40/articleshow/10038344.cms 19 September 2011 The Times of India 19 September 2011 Three hundred people, mostly labourers, were given shelter in Chungthang Gurdwara. Food was prepared in the gurdwara langar, with more than 600 hot meals at all meal times.Live Feed https://resqcodelivefeed.tumblr.com/?og=1 6 January 2021 resqcodelivefeed.tumblr.com 8 January 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210108042120/https://resqcodelivefeed.tumblr.com/?og=1 live Indian former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, on 19 September, announced 200000 as ex-gratia to a family member of those killed in the earthquake and 100000 for seriously injured. 50 k for those grievously injured and 25 k for those with minor injuries was announced by Sikkim's former chief minister Pawan Chamling. Rescue and relief operations resumed in Sikkim early in the morning on Tuesday with the weather showing signs of improvement. Road opening parties succeeded in restoring communication along NH31A, and work was continuing to repair the North Sikkim Highway to Mangan and Chungthang. Fifteen helicopters were pressed into service to evacuate casualties and deploy rescue and relief columns in the affected areas of north and west Sikkim. Lt Gen Bikram Singh, GOC-in-C, Eastern Command, also visited the earthquake-affected areas and met his senior staff officers to discuss the progress of Operation Trishakti Madad, the massive operation launched by the Army's 33 Corps to provide relief to those affected by Sunday's earthquake. According to the Army, nearly 2,000 civilians are being provided shelter at eight Army relief camps at Gangtok, Chungthang, Pegong, and Darjeeling. There are 400 others who have sought shelter at relief camps set up by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police. Several children from these camps even returned home on Tuesday and attended school. On Monday, when the weather improved, Special Forces personnel slithered from helicopters into affected villages. Medical camps were set up, and arrangements were made for casualty evacuation. 21 engineering columns of the Army succeeded in restoring partial road connectivity to parts of north Sikkim on Tuesday. Telecommunications and power lines that snapped due to the earthquake were also restored. In spite of all efforts, the highway to Gangtok remained badly affected due to landslides. China The People's Armed Police People's Armed Police Border Defense Corps Border Defense Corps zh 公安边防部队 Yadong Battalion and Yadong Border Checkpoint deployed 90 personnel, 11 vehicles, and 30 tents to assist in disaster relief. See also List of earthquakes in 2011 List of earthquakes in India List of earthquakes in Nepal References External links Rediff.com: 40 killed in Sikkim quake; relief ops hit by landslides (slideshow) 17238846 eq-2011-000136-ind Category:2011 earthquakes Category:Earthquakes in India Category:Earthquakes in Nepal Category:Earthquakes in Asia Category:Natural disasters in Bhutan Category:Earthquakes in Bangladesh Category:2011 disasters in India Category:2010s in Sikkim Category:2011 in India Category:2011 in Nepal Category:2011 in Bhutan Category:2011 in Bangladesh Category:September 2011 in Asia Category:Disasters in Sikkim Category:Himalayas Category:September 2011 in India