Earthquake in Noida: Strong tremors felt as quake jolts Delhi-NCR
New Delhi: Strong tremors hit the national capital and other parts NCR including Noida, Gurugram, and Faridabad in the early hours of Monday. According to National Center for Seismology, the strong tremors of magnitude 4 were felt at around 5.36 at a depth of five kms.
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 tremors struck the national capital, Noida, Indirapuram, and other areas of NCR at a latitude of 28.59 North and a longitude of 77.16 East, the NCS said.
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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reacted to the strong tremors of magnitude 4.0 that hit Delhi and parts of NCR region early morning. He requested people to “stay calm and follow safety precautions.”
Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, “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.”
The Delhi Police also promptly reacted saying, “we hope you all are safe, Delhi!” and provided an emergency helpline no. 112.
Taking to X, former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal wrote, “I pray for safety of everyone.”
“Massive tremors were felt 10 minutes back in Delhi, woke us up from sleep. I hope and pray everyone is safe and sound,” AICC national spokesperson Ragini Nayak said in a post on X.
(Note: This is a developing story and further details will be added.)
