4.0 Magnitude EarthQuake Hits Delhi, NCR

New Delhi and nearby areas experienced strong tremors this morning after a 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck the capital. No reports of damage or injuries have surfaced.

According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the quake’s epicenter was in New Delhi, near Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in Dhaula Kuan. It occurred at a depth of five kilometers at 5:36 AM.

An official stated that the area, which has a nearby lake, experiences minor quakes every two to three years. The last recorded tremor was a 3.3-magnitude quake in 2015. He also noted that a loud sound accompanied the tremors.

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PM Modi Urges Calm After 4.0-Magnitude Earthquake in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi advised residents of Delhi and nearby areas to “stay calm” and follow safety measures after the earthquake, which caused people in Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad to rush out of their homes.

“Tremors were felt in Delhi and nearby areas. Urging everyone to stay calm and follow safety precautions, staying alert for possible aftershocks. Authorities are keeping a close watch on the situation,” he posted on X.

Why Delhi Is At High Risk Of Earthquakes

Delhi is prone to earthquakes as it is located in a high seismic zone (zone IV) of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) seismic zonation map.

On January 23, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck China’s Xinjiang at a depth of 80 kilometers, causing strong tremors across Delhi-NCR.

Two weeks earlier, on January 11, a 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit Afghanistan, triggering mild tremors in Delhi and nearby areas.

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