Earthquake in Delhi NCR
The earthquake was first felt in Delhi, followed by NCR. Later, tremors were also felt in Siwan, Bihar. Let us inform you that the earthquake in Delhi was felt early in the Monday morning (Today) at around 5:36 AM. At that time, many people were sleeping. As soon as the earthquake struck, some people ran outside their homes and started shouting, which made even more people come out. Some people were out for a morning walk and they also felt the tremors.
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake shook Delhi NCR early Monday morning at 5:36 AM. The epicentre was near Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in Dhaula Kuan, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 5 km.
People Felt Strong Tremors
Residents in Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad felt strong tremors. Many people living in high-rise buildings rushed outside in fear. A loud sound was also heard when the earthquake struck.
A woman in Noida Sector 20 said she was on a morning walk and did not feel it at first, but people around her ran outside. A passenger at New Delhi Railway Station described the tremors as very strong, saying it felt like a bridge was collapsing. A resident of Ghaziabad mentioned that he had never experienced such a strong earthquake before.
Authorities on Alert
Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X (formerly Twitter), urging people to stay calm and take precautions. He assured that authorities are monitoring the situation. Delhi Police also shared an emergency contact number (#Dial112) for assistance.
Earthquake in Bihar After Delhi Tremors
A few hours later, a 4.0 magnitude earthquake also hit Siwan, Bihar, at 8:02 AM. It occurred at a depth of 10 km, as reported by NCS.