Early Monday morning, many people in Delhi and nearby areas felt strong earthquake tremors. Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to the situation, asking everyone to “stay calm” and be ready for possible aftershocks. He assured that officials are keeping a close watch on what is happening.
According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake had a magnitude of 4.0 and hit New Delhi at 5:36 am. The quake was shallow, happening just 5 kilometers below the surface. It was centered near Durgabai Deshmukh College in Dhaula Kuan, an area that has felt smaller quakes in the past. In 2015, a 3.3-magnitude quake happened nearby.
When the earthquake struck, many heard a loud noise along with the shaking. The Delhi Police, through a message on X, reassured residents to stay safe. They also encouraged anyone needing urgent help to call the emergency number 112.
The strong shakes led many people, especially those in tall buildings across Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad, to rush outside. Footage showed worried residents gathering outside their homes and watching for aftershocks.
Delhi is located about 250 kilometers from the active Himalayan area, which often causes tremors. The city has felt other minor earthquakes in recent years, including one on April 12, 2020, and another on May 10, 2020.
As for safety, Delhi is in Seismic Zone IV, which means it can experience moderate to strong earthquakes from the Himalayas.
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