Earthquake of magnitude 4.4 jolts Jhajjar, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR
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.
https://x.com/NCS_Earthquake/status/1943155086890287537
'EQ of M: 4.4, On: 10/07/2025 09:04:50 IST, Lat: 28.63 N, Long: 76.68 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Jhajjar, Haryana,' NCS wrote on X.
On February 17, a smiliar earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale hit Delhi-NCR 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 of Magnitude: 4.0, Occurred on 17-02-24, 5:36 AM IST, Lat: 28.59N & Long: 77.16E, Depth: 5 Km, Location: 9 km E of New Delhi,' NCS posted on X.
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. (ANI)
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