Bihar hit with earthquake of magnitude 4 hours after Delhi-NCR feels tremors

Hours after a magnitude 4.0 earthquake hit Delhi and adjoining regions, separate earthquake tremors were also felt in Bihar and Sikkim.

According to the National Centre for Seismology, earthquake tremors were felt in Bihar’s Siwan at 08.02 am on Monday.

The epicentre was 10 km in depth, it stated.

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.For more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/5gCOtjdtw0@DrJitendraSingh@OfficeOfDrJS@Ravi_MoES@Dr_Mishra1966@ndmaindiapic.twitter.com/nw8POEed0M

National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) February 17, 2025

Another earthquake of magnitude 2.3 hit Sikkim’s Lachung at 08.13 am, at a depth of 5 km.

There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries due to the earthquakes.

As the Delhi-NCR was hit by a shallow earthquake this morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people in the region to stay calm and follow safety precautions while keeping alert for possible aftershocks.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people in Delhi and nearby areas to stay calm and follow safety precautions while keeping alert for possible aftershocks.

“Tremors were felt in Delhi and nearby areas. Urging everyone to stay calm and follow safety precautions, staying alert for possible aftershocks. Authorities are keeping a close watch on the situation," the PM posted on X.