An earthquake in Delhi-NCR, tremors were also felt in Siwan, Bihar. The initial earthquake, which occurred in Delhi-NCR, registered a magnitude of 4.0 on the Richter scale, with its epicenter in New Delhi and a shallow depth of 5 km. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) recorded the tremor at 5:36 AM.
Just hours later, at 8:02 AM, Siwan, Bihar, experienced an earthquake of the same magnitude. The NCS reported that this earthquake also registered a magnitude of 4.0 and originated at a depth of 10 km, with a latitude of 25.93 N and a longitude of 84.42 E.
In Delhi-NCR, the strong tremors prompted residents in high-rise buildings to evacuate their homes. The epicenter of the Delhi earthquake was located near Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in Dhaula Kuan. While the Dhaula Kuan neighborhood has experienced low-magnitude earthquakes every two to three years, there have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to stay calm and follow safety precautions, remaining alert for potential aftershocks.
Delhi, which falls in Seismic Zone IV, is particularly vulnerable to moderate to strong earthquakes due to its proximity to the seismically active Himalayan collision zone. Delhi frequently experiences tremors from earthquakes that originate in the Himalayan region, as well as Afghanistan or China. Due to its location, Delhi is susceptible to seismic activity stemming from these distant sources. The city often feels tremors from earthquakes originating in the Himalayas, Afghanistan, or China.
On the same morning, after the earthquakes in Delhi-NCR and Bihar, a 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck Odisha’s Puri district. The series of earthquakes across India triggered concern about potential aftershocks.
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