New Delhi: An earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale hit Delhi-NCR early Monday, February 17 at a depth of 5 km, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
The strong tremors were felt at 5:36 AM. The sudden jolts prompted residents to rush out of their homes in panic.
#earthquake people came out on the streets as Delhi/NCR was jolted by earthquake of 4.3 magnitude pic.twitter.com/wvzjLBdB3t
— Richa Kapoor (@krichakapoor) February 17, 2025
“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.
#earthquake reported by the users of the app Earthquake Network at 7km from New Delhi, India. 17 reports in a radius of 38km. Download the app from https://t.co/hNdHhYeXVG to receive real time alerts pic.twitter.com/wMqlNNwHEr
— Earthquake Network (@SismoDetector) February 17, 2025
At New Delhi railway station, a vendor Anish said, “Everything was shaking…customers started screaming…”
A passenger awaiting his train at New Delhi railway station says, “I was in the waiting lounge. All rushed out from there. It felt as if any bridge or something had collapsed…”
#WATCH | A 4.0-magnitude earthquake jolted the national capital and surrounding areas | A passenger awaiting his train at New Delhi railway station says, "I was in the waiting lounge. All rushed out from there. It felt as if any bridge or something had collapsed…" pic.twitter.com/TpmLpD7g2G
— ANI (@ANI) February 17, 2025
A resident of Ghaziabad said that he had never felt such strong tremors.
#WATCH | A 4.0-magnitude earthquake jolted the national capital and surrounding areas | A resident of Ghaziabad says, "Tremors were so strong. I have never felt like this ever before. The entire building was shaking…" pic.twitter.com/e2DoZNpuGx
— ANI (@ANI) February 17, 2025
A vendor at New Delhi Railway station stated that people started screaming as soon as they felt the tremors.
#WATCH | An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 jolts the national capital and surrounding areas | At New Delhi railway station, a vendor Anish says, "Everything was shaking…customers started screaming…" pic.twitter.com/cSgt2BZaS5
— ANI (@ANI) February 17, 2025
Delhi Police has issued a helpline number for emergency help.
"We hope you all are safe, Delhi ! For any emergency help #Dial112," posts @DelhiPolice #Earthquake pic.twitter.com/p6KOGG56Vc
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 17, 2025
Delhi-NCR is prone to moderate to powerful earthquakes as it is located in Seismic Zone IV.
(ANI)
