Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 hits Delhi-NCR
An earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale hit Delhi-NCR early Monday at a depth of 5 km, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
New Delhi [India], February 17 (ANI): An earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale hit Delhi-NCR early Monday at a depth of 5 km, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
EQ of M: 4.0, On: 17/02/2025 05:36:55 IST, Lat: 28.59 N, Long: 77.16 E, Depth: 5 Km, Location: New Delhi, Delhi.
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The strong tremors were felt at 5:36 AM. The sudden jolts prompted residents to rush out of their homes in panic.
"Earthquake of Magnitude:4.0, Occurred on 17-02-24, 5:36 AM IST, Lat: 28.59°N & Long :77.16°E, Depth: 5 Km, Location: 9km E of New Delhi," NCS posted on X.
At New Delhi railway station, a vendor Anish said, "Everything was shaking...customers started screaming..."(ANI)