Earthquake tremors in Delhi, 2nd day in a row: Where was the epicentre?
According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake struck at 7:49 pm and was situated at a depth of 10 kilometres in Jhajjar.
Also Read: Earthquake today: Tremors felt in Delhi-NCR for second straight day
"EQ of M: 3.7, On: 11/07/2025 19:49:43 IST, Lat: 28.68 N, Long: 76.72 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Jhajjar, Haryana," the National Center for Seismology wrote on X.
The tremors come a day after Delhi-NCR region was jolted by an earthquake of magnitude 4.4 at around 9 am on Tuesday. The epicentre of Thursday's eathquake was also Jhajjar. The tremors were felt in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad and adjoining areas.
Why Delhi sees frequent tremors?
Delhi is not new to experiencing earthquakes. Earlier in February, the national capital region witnessed a 4.0 magnitude earthquake, located at a focal depth of five kilometres at 5:36 am.
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has placed Delhi in the Seismic Zone IV in the seismic zoning map of India. This zone is categorized as a "High Damage Risk Zone" and indicates a high potential for earthquakes of moderate to high intensity due to Himalayan earthquakes.
Generally, the earthquakes in the city are of magnitude 5-6. However, an earthquake of magnitude 7-8 is an 'occasional' occurrence in Delhi.
Moreover, several fault lines run near the capital region, including the prominent Mahendragarh-Dehradun Fault and the Delhi-Hardwar Ridge Fault.
There are other weak zones and faults, including, Moradabad fault, Sohna fault, great boundary fault, Delhi-Sargodha ridge, Yamuna River lineament, Ganga River lineament, according to the National Center for Seismology. The shifts along these faults cause seismic events, triggering mild tremors in Delhi.
Since 1720, only five quakes of magnitude 5.5 to 6.7 have been recorded in Delhi or surrounding areas.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hans India
2 hours ago
- Hans India
Widespread rain likely across India till July 17; Delhi-NCR hit by waterlogging, traffic jams
Intermittent rainfall is expected across large parts of the country till July 17, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting heavy to very heavy showers in several regions, including the National Capital Region (NCR). The NCR is witnessing waterlogging and traffic disruptions at several places due to the rains, which have already affected daily life. In Delhi-NCR, rain is likely to continue throughout the week, with spells of strong sunlight causing humidity and discomfort. However, no official weather alert has been issued yet for the Delhi-NCR, but the IMD has warned of persistent rain and thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to range between 23 and 36 degrees Celsius, while humidity may hover between 60 per cent and 95 per cent. Waterlogging has been reported from several parts of Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram, leading to long traffic jams and vehicle breakdowns in inundated areas. Major roads, underpasses, and residential colonies remain affected. According to the IMD, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Central and Northwest India, particularly East Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and both western and eastern Uttar Pradesh till July 17. The IMD said isolated heavy rain is expected over Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal (both Gangetic and Sub-Himalayan regions) in eastern and central India. On July 13, isolated heavy rainfall is likely in parts of Konkan & Goa, Gujarat, Central Maharashtra, and Saurashtra. According to the weather department, light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is forecast to continue over the next seven days in Northeast India. Southern states, including Coastal Karnataka, Kerala, South Interior Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, are also likely to receive isolated heavy showers during the same period. Fishermen have been advised to avoid venturing into the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal till July 16.
Hindustan Times
5 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Earthquake of magnitude 3.7 jolts Jhajjar, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR
Tremors were felt in Rohtak, Jhajjar and other parts of the state on Friday evening, with an estimated magnitude of 3.7 on the Richter scale. The epicentre of the earthquake was Jhajjar in Haryana, and the quake occurred at a depth of 10 km, according to the National Centre for Seismology. According to NCS, the earthquake struck Jhajjar at 7.49 pm at a depth of 10 Km. (HT File) Mild tremors were felt in Delhi and adjoining areas. According to NCS, the earthquake struck Jhajjar at 7.49 pm at a depth of 10 Km. Earlier, earthquake of magnitude 4.4 struck Jhajjhar district in Haryana on Thursday morning, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). Strong tremors were felt in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad and adjoining areas. According to NCS, the earthquake struck Jhajjar at 9:04 am at a depth of 10 Km. Delhi is classified as Seismic Zone IV, according to the Delhi Disaster Management Authority. This zone is categorized as a 'High Damage Risk Zone' and indicates a high potential for earthquakes of moderate to high intensity.
Indian Express
5 hours ago
- Indian Express
6 of 10 Glacial Lakes in Indus Basin in Himachal, each with a size of 10 ha, are expanding, CWC informs NGT
Six out of ten Glacial Lakes (GLs) in the Indus Basin in Himachal Pradesh expanded in size over the past year, one has decreased, while three remained stable. These ten GLs have 23 dams, with each having a surface area of more than 10 hectares. In addition, there are also five large Water Bodies (WBs), each exceeding 10 hectares, located in the Indus Basin in the state. In a detailed affidavit submitted to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on July 8, the Central Water Commission (CWC) informed that as per the Criteria for Risk Indexing of Glacial Lakes (CRIGL), four GLs fall under Category 2, four others under Category 3 and two under Category 4, while no GL in Himachal falls under Category 1 — a lake having size of 70 ha or more. Among 10 GLs, the size of four lakes ranged between 60 and 70 hectares (Category 2, i.e., S > 60–70), four were between 50 and 60 hectares (Category 3, S > 50–60), and two were smaller than 50 hectares (Category 4, S ≤ 50). The CWC said it monitors GLs larger than 10 hectares in size only. The six expanding glacial lakes in Himachal are among 34 such lakes identified in the Himalayan region, including Uttarakhand (1 GL), Ladakh (4 GLs), Jammu & Kashmir (5 GLs), Sikkim (15 GLs), and Arunachal Pradesh (3 GLs). Meanwhile, 19 hydroelectric projects built in the state—mostly downstream on the 23 dams along the flow paths of these lakes — have been studied under the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) risk assessment between 2009 and 2024. The affidavit was filed in response to a 2024 study conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Council for Science, Technology and Environment (HIMCOSTE), which reported the formation of around 500 new GLs between 2019 and 2023, bringing the total number of GLs in the Indus and Sutlej basins to 1,048. Notably, the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) has also prepared glacial lake inventories for Uttarakhand (2015) and Himachal Pradesh (2018), identifying 1,266 lakes with a total area of 7.6 km² in Uttarakhand and 958 lakes with a total area of 9.6 km² in Himachal Pradesh. The tribunal was further informed that the Triloki Glacier in the Bhaga River Basin, a tributary of the Chenab in Lahaul & Spiti, has been identified for long-term monitoring. For the same, a meteorological (AWS) and hydrological (AWLR) observatory was established near Yotse village last year. Three major glaciers — Triloki, Mulkila and one unnamed glacier — contribute to the discharge measured at this observatory. Geodetic mass balance studies, snow cover assessments, and seasonal melt analysis will be conducted to understand temporal changes and the contribution of snowmelt, glacier melt, and rainfall to river discharge in the basin. In situ measurements of glacier melt will also be taken to validate the results of geodetic mass balance studies. These observations will support validation of glaciological and hydrological models such as HIGTHIM, VOLTA, GLabTop2, SNOWMOD, SPHY, and VIC. The CWC further informed the tribunal that it has finalised the Criteria for Risk Indexing of Glacial Lakes, providing a structured approach for identifying and ranking lakes based on their likelihood of failure and potential downstream damage in the event of a GLOF. This methodology considers key parameters such as lake size, rate of expansion, slope stability, proximity to other lakes and downstream vulnerabilities such as human settlements and infrastructure, including dams and bridges. Currently, the CWC monitors 902 Glacial Lakes and Water Bodies (GL&WBs) larger than 10 hectares, based on the Glacial Lake Inventory 2011 prepared by the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC). These lakes span the Indian Himalayan Region, covering Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh, and are observed using remote sensing techniques from June to October each year.
