An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 hit New Delhi and several parts of northern India early this morning. According to the National Centre of Seismology (NCS), the origin time was 05:36 HRS, and the epicentre was located at a depth of 5 kilometres, near Delhi.
The NCS informed that the quake, which struck Delhi, Noida, Indirapuram, and other NCR regions, was at a latitude of 28.59 North and a longitude of 77.16 East. No immediate damage to properties or loss of life has been reported.
There have been no reports of casualties or damage to properties, but many residents claimed that the tremors were so strong that it felt like a bridge was collapsing. However, the quake itself was not of a high-intensity magnitude.
The epicentre was in Delhi, near the Durgabhai Deshmukh College of Special Education in Dhaula Kuan, suggest reports. It sparked panic and forced the residents of high-rise buildings in the neighbouring cities of Noida and Ghaziabad to evacuate as well.
Precautionary measures before an earthquake
One must always have a disaster emergency kit ready. Which includes,
- Battery operated torch with extra batteries
- Battery operated radio
- First aid kit and manual
- Emergency food (dry items) and water (packed and sealed)
- Candles and matches in a waterproof container
- Knife
- Chlorine tablets or powdered water purifiers
- Can opener.
- Essential medicines
- Cash and credit cards
- Thick ropes and cords
- Sturdy shoes.
Feb 17, 2025 07:38 (IST)
“Call 112 in case of emergencies”. Delhi Police.
The Delhi police in a post on X hoped all the residents of the national capital are safe. they also urged citizens to call the emergency 112 helpline for emergencies.
Earthquake epicentre was near Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in Dhaula Kuan: Official
The epicentre of the earthquake was near Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in Dhaula Kuan – a region that has been experiencing smaller, low-magnitude quakes once every two to three years, an official told news agency PTI.
The region had recorded an earthquake of 3.3 magnitude in 2015.