NEW DELHI: An earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale hit Delhi-NCR early Monday at a depth of 5 km, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The strong tremors were felt at 5:36 AM.
“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,” posts @NCS_Earthquake. #Earthquake #Delhi #DelhiNCR #Haryana #EarthquakePH https://t.co/AaFTYBFIFe pic.twitter.com/iEorPvExwZ
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The sudden jolts prompted residents to rush out of their homes in panic.
Earthquake Alert
Magnitude: 4.0
Time: 17/02/2025 05:36:55 IST
Depth: 5 km
Epicenter: New Delhi (28.59°N, 77.16°E)#DelhiEarthquake #NCS
Source: @NCS_Earthquake
#earthquake pic.twitter.com/CeSQVTW0o5
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“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 Faridabad, Delhi,” NCS posted on X.At New Delhi railway station, a vendor Anish said, “Everything was shaking…customers started screaming…”(ANI)