4.0 magnitude earthquake rocks Delhi-NCR, strong tremors felt in Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Faridabad
New Delhi: An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 on the Richter scale struck the Delhi-NCR region in the early hours of Monday at approx 5:35 am. The tremors occurred at a depth of five kilometers. The epicenter was located near Delhi. The strong tremors, which lasted only a few seconds, were strong enough to be felt in residential neighbourhoods, leading to panic among the residents. Several people evacuated their homes as a safety measure. Currently, there are no reports of damage or injuries.
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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Internet users quickly took to social media to report experiencing strong tremors, with some stating that the shaking was intense enough to wake them from sleep. Others mentioned that their beds were rattled by the quake. Many expressed their surprise at the significant impact of a magnitude-4 earthquake.
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