2011 Sikkim earthquake (felt in Nepal)
Centred on the Nepal–Sikkim border in the Kanchenjunga region, this quake killed 11 people in Nepal — including three in Kathmandu when a wall of the British Embassy compound collapsed — and over a hundred across the region.
See how this event fits into Nepal's wider history, and explore the districts across the affected region.
Magnitude
Mw 6.9
Deaths
11
11 in Nepal; ≈111 across all countries
Date
18 September 2011
Depth
50 km
Nepal–Sikkim border region (Kanchenjunga area)
Epicentre in context
The highlighted circle is this event; the others show Nepal's full major-earthquake record.
Impact
11 people died in Nepal, including three killed by a collapsing wall at the British Embassy compound in Kathmandu.
Most of the ≈111 total deaths occurred in Sikkim, India; hundreds of homes were damaged in eastern Nepal and mudslides blocked hill roads.
Frequently asked questions
How strong was the 2011 Sikkim earthquake (felt in Nepal)?+
The 2011 Sikkim earthquake (felt in Nepal) had a magnitude of Mw 6.9. It ruptured at a depth of about 50 km.
When did the 2011 Sikkim earthquake (felt in Nepal) happen?+
It struck on 18 September 2011.
How many people died in the 2011 Sikkim earthquake (felt in Nepal)?+
Deaths: 11 in Nepal; ≈111 across all countries.
Where was the epicentre of the 2011 Sikkim earthquake (felt in Nepal)?+
The epicentre was at Nepal–Sikkim border region (Kanchenjunga area), at coordinates 27.73°N, 88.06°E.
Sources & data note
Figures for the 2011 Sikkim earthquake (felt in Nepal) as documented by the listed sources. Historical epicentres are approximate.