Earthquake Highlights: Earth sciences minister Jitendra Singh shares update, says ‘authorities keeping close watch...’

Earthquake LIVE updates: “We have small houses here and no way to go and run. We are worried… How will we save ourselves? There is no place to go. We don’t want to live here but we are forced to live here,” says a resident of Shri Ram JJ Camp in Moti Bagh.

Residents of Delhi NCR and parts of northern India were jolted awake by a 4.0 magnitude earthquake at around 5:36 AM on Monday.

Many anxious residents of high-rise buildings in Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad rushed outdoors after feeling strong tremors.

The earthquake's epicenter was located in Delhi, at a shallow depth of just 5 km, which likely intensified the impact across the region. Read more here

Earthquake News LIVE: After an earthquake of 4.0 magnitude, Delhi can witness aftershocks of magnitude less than 1.2, according to Director of the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), Dr OP Mishra.

Delhi was struck by an earthquake of intensity four on the Richter scale on Monday. Environmentalist Dr Suman Gupta said that since Delhi falls under seismic zone IV, the chances of aftershocks are low. However, she said that the region has fairly high seismicity, making it prone to earthquakes, though the intensity is expected to remain low.

Earthquake News LIVE: Anil, a resident of Nehru Nagar, told PTI Videos that the moment he felt the tremor, he ran out of his house with his two-year-old daughter.

"There was a loud sound and strong jolts. My wife and I were very scared. The first thing we did was pick up our daughter and rush outside," he said.

Earthquake News LIVE: Earth science minister Jitendra Singh took to X and shared an update. He wrote, “Following the earthquake tremors felt this morning in and around Delhi at about 5:36 AM, the authorities are keeping a close watch and professional experts as well officials in the Ministry of Earth Sciences are constantly monitoring.”

Caretakers of Jheel Park in Dhaula Kuan claim that the 4.0-magnitude earthquake this morning uprooted a 20-25-year-old tree at the park. The epicentre of the earthquake was in Dhaula Kuan.

Delhiites were shaken awake by a 4.0-magnitude earthquake on Monday morning. While the tremors shook buildings, the social media community went online to share a few early-morning laughs with memes!

Many Delhi residents were startled by strong jolts after a 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck the national capital and adjoining regions on Monday morning.

The strong tremors triggered by the earthquake prompted several residents of Delhi to rush out of their homes. (PTI)

Earthquake News LIVE: Dr OP Mishra, Director, National Centre for Seismology (NCS) spoke to news agency ANI on the possible aftershocks. He said, "Delhi has been experiencing minor earthquakes. This earthquake occurred in Dhaula Kuan. In 2007, an earthquake of 4.7 magnitude had occurred there. There is nothing to worry about. It is a seismic zone there... After 4.0 magnitude, the aftershock will be less by 1.2 magnitude, it is natural as it will heal it..."

Delhi Earthquake News LIVE: Many Delhi residents were startled by strong jolts after a 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck the national capital and adjoining regions on Monday morning. Here is a video shared on X capturing the high intensity tremors.

Delhi Earthquake News LIVE: Anil Kumar, a resident of Sita Ram Bazar, said he never experienced such tremors before.

"When I woke up, I felt a strong vibration and got scared. My wife and I immediately woke up our child and rushed outside. I am a heart patient, so I panicked even more." he said.

Delhi Earthquake News LIVE: A 3.5-magnitude quake on April 12, 2020 and a 3.4-magnitude one on May 10, 2020, in northeast Delhi and a 4.4-magnitude earthquake on May 29, 2020, near Rohtak (about 50 kilometres west of Delhi), followed by more than a dozen aftershocks, sparked panic in the densely populated habitat.

Delhi was struck by an earthquake of intensity 4 on Richter scale and has less chances of aftershocks, said Dr Suman Gupta, environmentalist.

Dr Suman Gupta added that in rare cases, aftershocks can be observed in next 8-12 hours. Read more here

Delhi earthquake tremors felt so severe even when the intensity was only 4 on Richter scale because the epicentre of today's earthquake was New Delhi.

Delhi is located about 250 kilometres from the seismically-active Himalayan collision zone and experiences shaking frequently from far- and near-field earthquakes.

The national capital is placed in Seismic Zone IV in the seismic zoning map of India, the second highest in the country.

A 3.5-magnitude quake on April 12, 2020 and a 3.4-magnitude one on May 10, 2020, in northeast Delhi and a 4.4-magnitude earthquake on May 29, 2020, near Rohtak (about 50 kilometres west of Delhi), followed by more than a dozen aftershocks, sparked panic in the densely populated habitat.

Delhiites were shaken awake by a 4.0-magnitude earthquake on Monday morning. While the tremors shook buildings, the social media community went online to share a few early-morning laughs with memes!

From half-asleep reactions to “Bhai, ab toh alarm bhi natural aa raha hai” jokes, Delhiites turned the quake into a viral moment.

“You know it's a massive one when it forces you out of your sleep and out of bed,” a social media user joked. Read more here

Earthquake in Delhi Today LIVE: Strong tremors were felt in the national capital and adjoining regions as an earthquake of 4.0 magnitude struck the region early on Monday. Hilarious memes have taken social media by storm.

An earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale hit Bihar's Siwan on Monday morning at a depth of 10 km, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

The tremors were felt at 8:02 am.

"EQ of M: 4.0, On: 17/02/2025 08:02:08 IST, Lat: 25.93 N, Long: 84.42 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Siwan, Bihar," NCS posted on X.

Earthquake in Delhi Today LIVE: At 5:36 AM, strong tremors shook Delhi, sending residents scrambling out of their homes in panic. The hilarious memes that followed humorously depicted the city's residents running indoors to escape the pollution, only to rush back out when the earthquake hit

Earthquake in Delhi Today LIVE: A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck Delhi-NCR, sending tremors across the region. While there were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries, the event sparked a wave of reactions on social media. Users quickly took to various platforms, posting funny memes and jokes about the earthquake.

Earthquake in Delhi Today LIVE: A resident from Malviya Nagar told PTI , “I was in the taxi and heading to New Delhi Railway station when I felt a shiver in my taxi." He added, "someone from home called me saying there is an earthquake”

"The earthquake was very strong and everyone got scared. It came around 5.30 am. When the earthquake hit, we went down," a resident of Ghaziabad told PTI.

Delhi is located about 250 kilometres from the seismically-active Himalayan collision zone and experiences shaking frequently from far- and near-field earthquakes.

The national capital is placed in Seismic Zone IV in the seismic zoning map of India, the second highest in the country.

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal took to X to address the 4.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Delhi-NCR. “I pray for safety of everyone,” Kejriwal said.

At New Delhi railway station, a vendor Anish told ANI, ‘Everything was shaking...customers started screaming...’. Strong tremors were felt in the national capital and adjoining regions as an earthquake of 4.0 magnitude struck the region early on Monday. 

Earthquake in Delhi Today LIVE: A passenger awaiting his train at New Delhi railway station told news agency ANI that ‘It felt like any train has come with a very high speed.’

Earthquake in Delhi Today LIVE: The tremors, lasting only a few seconds, were strong enough to be felt in residential areas, triggering panic among residents. Many people quickly evacuated their homes as a safety measure. There are no immediate reports of damage or casualties. One user posted on X a CCTV footage of the his home.

Earthquake in Delhi Today LIVE: A passenger who in the waiting lounge awaiting his train at New Delhi railway station told ANI, "I was in the waiting lounge. All rushed out from there. It felt as if some bridge had collapsed..."

A resident of Noida, Amit todl ANI, "At 5.35 am, the whole building was shaking...Our whole family ran outside the home. I have never felt such strong tremors of an earthquake. We are all safe"

To assist people affected by earthquake today, Delhi Police urged them to dial police helpline ‘112’ for any emergency help.

“We hope you all are safe, Delhi ! For any emergency help #Dial112 ,” read a post by Delhi Police on X

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

This area, which is close to a lake, has experienced minor, low-magnitude quakes approximately every two to three years, including a 3.3 magnitude earthquake in 2015. The official also reported hearing a loud sound when the earthquake struck

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged residents to stay calm and follow safety measures after tremors were felt in Delhi and surrounding regions

Delhi earthquake tremors felt so severe even when the intensity was only 4 on Richter scale because the epicentre of today's earthquake was New Delhi. In most of the cases, Delhi experienced tremors of earthquakes with epicentre in Northern India. But this time, the epicentre was New Delhi and the proximity of the epicentre resulted in strong tremors across Delhi-NCR.