What Caused the Recent Earthquake Tremors Felt Across Delhi-NCR?

Earthquake Shakes Delhi-NCR

New Delhi: On Thursday morning, residents across the Delhi-NCR region experienced strong tremors from an earthquake, leading to widespread panic in areas such as the National Capital, Noida, Gurugram, and Faridabad.

The National Centre for Seismology reported that the earthquake registered a magnitude of 4.4 on the Richter scale, with its epicenter located in Jhajjar, Haryana.

The tremors struck at approximately 9:04 a.m. and persisted for about a minute, prompting many to flee their homes and workplaces.

Fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries or property damage, but officials are actively monitoring the situation.

In response to the earthquake, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) released a safety advisory, encouraging the public to adhere to recommended safety measures before, during, and after seismic events.

As details continue to emerge, social media users in the Delhi-NCR area remarked that this was one of the longest earthquakes they had experienced in quite some time.

A resident from Noida shared, "It was a very strong earthquake, and we were all terrified. Thankfully, it didn’t last long."

Another individual recounted, "There were strong jolts. We were very scared. We just ran outside."

A Delhi local mentioned, "I could see the fan moving. We immediately ran out of our houses."

One person described their experience, saying, "I was working on my laptop when I felt the chair moving. Then I looked at the fan, and it was also moving. I quickly ran out of my home."

While there have been no significant earthquakes (magnitude 6 or higher) near New Delhi in the last decade, minor to moderate tremors do occur from time to time.

Earlier this month, a minor quake measuring 2.3 in magnitude was recorded in South East Delhi on June 8, with no reported damage or injuries.

In February, a 4.0 magnitude earthquake centered in Dhaula Kuan also caused noticeable tremors throughout the Delhi-NCR region.

Additionally, a 5.9 magnitude earthquake originating from Afghanistan's Hindu Kush was felt in Delhi in April, but no casualties were reported.

Historically, the most powerful earthquake recorded in Delhi occurred on August 27, 1960, with a magnitude of 6.0.