Delhi NCR earthquake live updates: Strong tremors shake national capital, epicentre at Dhaula Kuan

Delhi NCR experienced earthquake tremors on Monday morning, with the National Center for Seismology (NCS) reporting a magnitude of 4.0. The earthquake occurred in New Delhi at a depth of five kilometres, according to NCS. The tremors were recorded at 5.36 am, as per the agency.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X, saying that tremors were felt in Delhi and nearby areas, and that the authorities are staying alert for any aftershocks. “Tremors were felt in Delhi and nearby areas. I urge everyone to stay calm and follow safety precautions, remaining alert for possible aftershocks. Authorities are keeping a close watch on the situation,” he said.

Many users on micro-blogging platform X shared their reactions, including political leaders from both BJP and Congress, who described the tremors as “strong.”

Delhi Police also posted on X, sharing an emergency contact for assistance. “We hope you all are safe, Delhi! For any emergency help #Dial112. #Earthquake,” the post read.

The epicentre was located near Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in Dhaula Kuan, an official told PTI.

The area, which has a nearby lake, has experienced smaller, low-magnitude quakes every two to three years. In 2015, it recorded a 3.3 magnitude earthquake, the official said.

A loud sound was also heard when the earthquake struck, he added.

The strong tremors prompted residents of several high-rise buildings in Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad to rush outside.

A woman in her 50s, who was on a morning walk in E Block of Noida Sector 20, said, “’Hum log bahar park me walk kar rahe the toh pata nahin chala. Lekin kafi tej tha. Log bahar aa gaye. (We were walking in the park, so we didn’t feel it strongly. But it was quite strong. People came rushing out).’”