A mild intensity earthquake of 3.9 magnitude hits Sikkim late on Thursday, just four days after a powerful temblor hit the state, leaving behind a trail of deaths and devastations.
According to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) sources, the quake measuring 3.9 magnitude in the Richter scale hit the state at 10.15pm. The epicentre of the quake was in Sikkim.
Panicked residents in the state capital came out of their homes during the tremor.
Director General of Police (DGP) Jasbir Singh said most of the people came out of their homes and are now on the roads and in other open areas, the DGP said.
As most of the houses in the city have developed cracks after Sunday's 6.8 magnitude quake, people are reluctant to return to their houses after the mild tremor and wanted to spend the night on the roads and in other open areas, Singh said.
At least 74 people have died in the Himalayan state in Sunday's powerful temblor.