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Earthquake jolts Delhi-NCR, residents share videos of fan swaying| India News

Earthquake jolts Delhi-NCR, residents share videos of fan swaying| India News

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An earthquake jolted Afghanistan on Friday after 9.30 pm, sending tremors across north India, including Delhi-NCR, Kashmir and parts of Punjab. There were no immediate reports of damages or casualties. (REUTERS) The quake of upto 5.9 magnitude hit the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region and the Hindu Kush area, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). There were no immediate reports of damages or casualties. However, residents of the places where tremors were felt shared their videos and experiences, including an X user posting a video of fans and lights swaying during the quake. The tremors were also felt in Kashmir’s Srinagar, with a video released by ANI news agency showing a chandelier, a fan and lamp moving. Another video shared by a resident showed a hanging clock swaying lightly. The quake, which occurred at a significant depth of 175 km, sent a brief wave of panic among residents. The depth allows seismic waves to travel farther distances, which explains why tremors were felt across northern India. Residents stepped out of homes, offices Residents in …

Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 strikes Nepal, tremors felt in North India | Latest News India

Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 strikes Nepal, tremors felt in North India | Latest News India

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Apr 04, 2025 08:16 PM IST An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 on struck Nepal on Friday evening, with light tremors felt across parts of Northern India. An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 struck Nepal on Friday evening, with light tremors felt across parts of Northern India, ANI reported. The earthquake struck at a depth of 20km at 7.52pm.(Representative file photo) According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake struck at a depth of 20km at 7.52pm (local time). (This is a breaking news development. More details are awaited) News / India News / Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 strikes Nepal, tremors felt in North India See Less Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Earthquake of 2.8 magnitude strikes Ghaziabad | Latest News India

Earthquake of 2.8 magnitude strikes Ghaziabad | Latest News India

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Feb 23, 2025 03:58 PM IST According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake struck at a depth of 10 km. An earthquake of magnitude 2.8 hit Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad at 3.24pm on Sunday. Earlier this week, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck Delhi early on Monday morning, sending panic-stricken residents into the streets.(File) According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake struck at a depth of 10 km. Earlier this week, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck Delhi early on Monday morning, sending panic-stricken residents into the streets. The tremor, which hit at 5.36am with its epicentre in Dhaula Kuan in southwest Delhi, lasted only a few seconds but was felt sharply across the National Capital Region (NCR) due to its shallow depth of 5 km. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also reacted to the strong tremors in the national capital. Also Read | Dos and don’ts to keep yourself safe as per the National Center for Seismology “Tremors were felt in Delhi and nearby areas. Urging everyone to stay calm and follow safety …

Delhi earthquake: Where exactly is the epicentre in the national capital? Location revealed | Latest News India

Delhi earthquake: Where exactly is the epicentre in the national capital? Location revealed | Latest News India

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The people of Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to strong tremors on Monday morning as an earthquake of magnitude four hit Delhi. The earthquake hit Delhi at 5:36 am at a depth of just 5 km, according to the National Centre for Seismology. Residents rush out of their houses as earthquake tremors hit Delhi-NCR, in New Delhi, early Monday morning, February 17, 2025. (PTI) Also read: Why is Delhi so vulnerable to tremors The epicentre of the earthquake lies in Delhi, the exact location being Lat: 28.59 N, Long: 77.16 E. According to an official, the exact epicentre of the earthquake was near Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in Delhi’s Dhaula Kuan, reported news agency PTI. The interactive map on the website of the National Centre for Seismology also shows the epicentre near the same location. The epicentre is 4 km south west of New Delhi, the website says. Track live updates of Delhi earthquake here. Every two to three years, this region has been experiencing smaller, low-magnitude quakes, …

Why Delhi Faces High Risk Of Earthquakes

Why Delhi Faces High Risk Of Earthquakes

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi soon appealed to the residents to stay calm and follow the safety protocols. Stating the authorities are keeping a close watch, he said online that the residents must stay alert for possible aftershocks. Read: “Never Felt Like This”: Delhi Residents On Strong Earthquake Tremors Several residents claimed they were panicked seeing the buildings shaking while a passenger at a railway station said he felt that a train was running underground. Delhi In Seismic Zone IV Such earthquakes are not unusual in Delhi due to its geographic location. The city has been rocked by frequent such tremors in the past – in 2020, at least three earthquakes above 3.0 magnitude hit the national capital, followed by a dozen aftershocks. Delhi is located in the Seismic Zone IV which has a higher risk of earthquakes, according to the Delhi Disaster Management Authority. This zone has a fairly high seismicity where earthquakes generally occur in the range of 5-6 magnitude, and even 7-8 occasionally. The zoning, however, is a continuous process that keeps changing. Read: “Stay …

Delhi-NCR earthquake: CCTV captures moments when tremors hit national capital

Delhi-NCR earthquake: CCTV captures moments when tremors hit national capital

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Image Source : X Snapshot from the CCTV visuals of the earthquake Delhi-NCR earthquake: An earthquake of 4.0 magnitude shook parts of Delhi-NCR early on Monday. According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake, with its epicentre in New Delhi, struck at a depth of 5 km at 5:36 am on Monday morning.  The epicentre was near Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in Dhaula Kuan, an official said. However, there was no report of any loss of property or life. The videos that emerged on social media showed it was a high-intensity earthquake. A CCTV video shows rooftop water tanks shaking.  That region, which has a lake nearby, has been experiencing smaller, low-magnitude quakes once every two to three years. It recorded an earthquake of 3.3 magnitude in 2015, he said. A loud sound was also heard when the earthquake hit, the official added. The strong tremors triggered by the earthquake prompted residents of several high-rise buildings in Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad to rush out. A woman in her 50s who was …

Delhi Wakes Up To 4.0 Earthquake, Tremors Felt In Neighbouring States; PM Modi Urges Calm

Delhi Wakes Up To 4.0 Earthquake, Tremors Felt In Neighbouring States; PM Modi Urges Calm

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Last Updated:February 17, 2025, 07:32 IST Earthquake in Delhi NCR Today: The national capital was rocked by a 4.0 magnitude earthquake in the early hours of Monday, causing people to rush out of their homes in panic. Delhi Earthquake News Today: People rush out of their homes in New Delhi following a 4.0 earthquake. (PTI) Delhi Earthquake News Today: The national capital and its surrounding areas were jolted by a 4.0 earthquake in New Delhi, prompting people to rush out of their homes in panic. The strong tremors were felt in Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad. The earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 and a depth of 5 km struck New Delhi at 5:56 am, according to the National Centre of Seismology. The epicentre was near Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in Dhaula Kuan, an official told PTI. That region, which has a lake nearby, has been experiencing smaller, low-magnitude quakes once every two to three years. It recorded an earthquake of 3.3 magnitude in 2015, he said. A loud sound was also …

Delhi Residents On Strong Earthquake Tremors

Delhi Residents On Strong Earthquake Tremors

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New Delhi: An earthquake measuring 4.0 on the richter scale hit Delhi-NCR this morning with many residents rushing out of their houses. According to National Centre for Seismology, tremors were felt across north India, with Delhi as the epicentre. The depth of the quake was just 5 km. So far there are no reports of injuries or casualties. In a post on X, The Delhi Police said, “We hope you all are safe, Delhi!” It also urged citizens to call on the emergency 112 helpline for emergencies. The strong tremors triggered by the earthquake prompted residents of several high-rise buildings in Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad to rush out. A passenger awaiting his train at New Delhi railway station said he felt like as if a train has crashed or a bridge collapsed. “I was in the waiting lounge. All rushed out from there. It felt as if any bridge or something had collapsed…”, he said while speaking to the news agency ANI. Follow Delhi Earthquake Live Updates here A resident of Ghaziabad said he …

4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Delhi, Strong Tremors Felt Across North India

4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Delhi, Strong Tremors Felt Across North India

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Delhi Earthquake Today: The national capital was the epicentre of the quake New Delhi: Strong tremors were felt in Delhi and its adjoining areas at 5:36 am today after a 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck the national capital. The National Centre for Seismology, the nodal agency of the Government of India for monitoring earthquake activity in the country, said in an update that tremors were felt across north India, with Delhi as the epicentre. The quake’s depth was just 5 km. EQ of M: 4.0, On: 17/02/2025 05:36:55 IST, Lat: 28.59 N, Long: 77.16 E, Depth: 5 Km, Location: New Delhi, Delhi.For more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/5gCOtjdtw0 @DrJitendraSingh @OfficeOfDrJS @Ravi_MoES @Dr_Mishra1966 @ndmaindia pic.twitter.com/yG6inf3UnK — National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) February 17, 2025 There were so far no reports of injuries or casualties. On January 23, strong tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck China’s Xinjiang at a depth of 80 kilometres. Two weeks before that, mild tremors were last felt in Delhi and NCR on January 11 after a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck …

Tremors In Delhi-NCR As 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Kyrgyzstan-Xinjiang Border

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Last Updated: January 23, 2024, 00:23 IST Tremors were also felt in Delhi-NCR late Monday night. (Image: Shutterstock/Representative) According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), an earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck Southern Xinjiang in China at 11:39 pm Tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR after an earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck the Kyrgyzstan-Xinjiang border late Monday night. More details awaited. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), an earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck Southern Xinjiang in China at 11:39 pm (IST). Citing the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), a Reuters report said the quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles). This is the second time this month that Delhi and surrounding regions were jolted by an earthquake. On January 11, tremors were felt in Delhi and its neighbouring cities when a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. According to the NCS, the earthquake struck at around 2:50 pm (IST). Tremors were also felt in parts of Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir and neighbouring Pakistan. According to Pakistani …