Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 hits Delhi-NCR

NEW DELHI: An earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale hit Delhi-NCR early Monday at a depth of 5 km, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

The strong tremors were felt at  5:36 AM. The sudden jolts prompted residents to rush out of their homes in panic.

“Earthquake of Magnitude:4.0, Occurred on 17-02-24, 5:36 AM  IST, Lat:  28.59°N & Long :77.16°E, Depth: 5 Km, Location: 9km E of New Delhi,” NCS posted on X.

At New Delhi railway station, a vendor Anish said, “Everything was shaking…customers started screaming…”(ANI)

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