At 5:36 AM on Monday, February 17, 2025, b tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR and other parts of North India. The earthquake measured 4.0 on the Richter scale, with its epicenter located 5 kilometers below the surface near New Delhi.
Earthquake: At 5:36 AM today (February 17, 2025), b tremors were felt across North India, including Delhi-NCR. According to the National Seismological Center, the earthquake measured 4.0 on the Richter scale. Initial reports suggest the epicenter was near the Lake Park close to Dhaula Kuan. The tremors were b enough to shake buildings, causing people to rush out of their homes.
Birds in many areas were seen flying around frantically, accompanied by loud noises. The earthquake's epicenter was located five kilometers below the surface in New Delhi, at 28.59° North latitude and 77.16° East longitude. Due to its shallow depth and proximity to Delhi, the impact was felt most bly in Delhi-NCR.
Strong Earthquake Tremors in Delhi-NCR and North India
At 5:36 AM on Monday, February 17, 2025, b tremors were felt across several parts of North India, including Delhi-NCR. The earthquake, centered in Delhi, registered 4.0 on the Richter scale. Its effects were also felt in parts of Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh, with tremors reported in Chandigarh, Kurukshetra, Hisar, Kaithal, Moradabad, Saharanpur, Alwar, Mathura, and Agra. Following the earthquake, Delhi Police issued helpline number 112 for assistance.
A passenger waiting for their train at New Delhi Railway Station described the tremors as very b, feeling like a high-speed train passing by. Another passenger stated it felt like a train was moving underground, causing everything to shake. A shopkeeper near the railway station reported that customers panicked and screamed due to the tremors. However, no major damage has been reported so far.
