Earthquake tremors were felt this morning in Delhi-NCR, Haryana, and Jaipur. The epicenter was in Jhajjar, and the intensity was measured at 4.4. People rushed out of their homes and offices in panic due to the tremors.
Earthquake: Earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR, Haryana, and Jaipur on Thursday morning. The epicenter of the earthquake was in Jhajjar, Haryana, and its intensity was measured at 4.4 on the Richter scale. The tremors lasted for about 10 seconds, causing people to evacuate their homes and offices.
Tremors felt at 9:04 AM
According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake tremors were recorded at 9:04 AM on Thursday. The intensity of the earthquake was measured at 4.4, which is considered a moderate category. Its epicenter was located in the Jhajjar district of Haryana. The earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Jaipur, and many other cities in Haryana.
Panic among people, people came out of homes and offices
As soon as the earthquake tremors were felt, panic spread among the people. In many places, people left their work and came out of their offices. In some places, work was stopped for a while in schools and offices. The atmosphere was chaotic in crowded places in Delhi and its surrounding areas.
Events dominated social media
After the earthquake, users shared their reactions regarding the tremors on social media. Hashtags like #EarthquakeDelhi, #NCRquake started trending on platforms like Twitter (now X), Instagram, and Facebook. Many people also posted videos and photos, showing fans swaying and people coming out.
Why is the epicenter of the earthquake important?
According to the National Center for Seismology report, the epicenter of the earthquake was 10 kilometers deep from the ground. Experts believe that if the epicenter is at a shallow depth, its impact can be more intense and widespread. This time, due to the epicenter being near a densely populated area like Jhajjar, tremors were felt in major cities nearby.
Delhi-NCR is a sensitive area in terms of earthquakes
Geographically, Delhi-NCR falls in Zone 4, which is considered a ‘High Seismic Zone’ in terms of earthquakes. Light to moderate intensity earthquakes often occur in such areas. Although no loss of life or property has been reported this time, experts say that frequent earthquakes indicate a serious threat.
Impact on Jaipur and other districts of Haryana
Due to the epicenter being in Jhajjar, tremors were also felt in districts of Haryana like Rohtak, Bahadurgarh, Sonipat, Karnal, and Rewari. Along with this, slight tremors were also recorded in Jaipur and some of its surrounding areas. There is no news of any major damage from these areas.
