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Delhi Earthquake
Delhi, situated in Seismic Zone IV, is one of India's most earthquake-prone metropolitan regions. While it may not frequently experience epicentral earthquakes, tremors from nearby Himalayan and Indo-Gangetic seismic belts often impact the city. With a dense population, high-rise buildings, and old structures, even mild quakes can trigger alarms and structural stress.
This page offers verified updates on earthquake activity in Delhi, including real-time data on magnitude, depth, epicentre proximity, and affected neighbourhoods like South Delhi, Rohini, Dwarka, Connaught Place, and NCR regions such as Noida and Ghaziabad. Stay informed about the latest seismic activity, preparedness guidelines, and post-quake safety tips—exclusively on Moneycontrol.com.
Major Earthquakes That Impacted Delhi- Over the years, Delhi has experienced tremors from devastating earthquakes across northern India and neighbouring countries:
- 1991 Uttarkashi Earthquake (Magnitude 6.8): Caused significant shaking in Delhi, with cracks reported in several old buildings.
- 1999 Chamoli Earthquake (Magnitude 6.6): Shocks felt across Delhi-NCR, triggering brief evacuations.
- 2001 Bhuj Earthquake (Magnitude 7.7): Although far from Delhi, the tremors highlighted the capital's structural vulnerabilities.
- 2015 Nepal Earthquake (Magnitude 7.8): Caused sustained tremors across the city; several office towers and apartments were evacuated.
- 2021 Tajikistan Earthquake (Magnitude 5.4): Resulted in widespread panic due to nighttime tremors in Delhi and surrounding areas.
- Experts consistently warn that Delhi’s urban sprawl, coupled with weak compliance with seismic construction norms in certain areas, increases the risk of major damage should a high-magnitude event occur closer to the city.
- Delhi-NCR feels tremors again as 3.7 magnitude earthquake hits Haryana's Jhajjar
Delhi earthquake: As per the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the 3.7 magnitude quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres
- Why even 4.4-magnitude earthquake gave a big jolt to Delhi
According to the National Centre for Seismology, the earthquake occurred at 9:04 am at a depth of 10 kilometres. The coordinates shared by NCS placed the epicentre at 28.63°N latitude and 76.68°E longitude.
- 'Ground shook vigorously': Residents rush out of homes as strong tremors jolt Delhi-NCR
The epicenter of the quake was 3 km on the north east of Jhajjar district in Haryana at a depth of 10 km.
- 4.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Delhi, tremors felt in Noida, Gurugram; Delhi Metro resumes services
The epicenter of the quake was 3 km on the north east of Jhajjar district in Haryana at a depth of 10 km, the National Centre of Seismology said
- 5.8 magnitude quake in Afghanistan triggers tremors across Delhi NCR, J&K and Pakistan
The tremors were felt across a broad region in northern India, notably within the National Capital Region (NCR) and Jammu & Kashmir.
- Over 25 killed as massive earthquakes jolt Myanmar in quick succession; tremors rock Bangkok, Vietnam
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), an earthquake of 7.7 magnitude hit Myanmar at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles).
- Delhi earthquake: Why did the low-intensity temblor send the strongest tremors?
The impact of a 4.0 magnitude earthquake that struck the capital at 5.36 am was stronger than a higher-magnitude one as it was a shallow-level earthquake, said experts.
- Delhi Earthquake: Why a 4.0 magnitude felt so intense
The main reason the tremors were so noticeable in Delhi-NCR was the earthquake's epicentre being located very close to the city. Seismic waves tend to be most powerful at the point of origin, and as they travel outward, their energy decreases, causing weaker shaking further away from the epicentre.
- Bihar hit with earthquake of magnitude 4 hours after Delhi-NCR feels tremors
According to the National Centre for Seismology, earthquake tremors were felt in Bihar’s Siwan at 08.02 am on Monday.
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- Magnitude 4.0 earthquake jolts New Delhi-NCR; tremors felt in Noida and Greater Noida
The tremors were reported in several parts of the National Capital Region, including Delhi, Noida, and Greater Noida.
- After Delhi-NCR quake, Dutch scientist's prediction on Pakistan tremor resurfaces
Earthquake in Delhi-NCR: Hoogerbeets, who had predicted the devastating Turkey earthquake, recently said Pakistan may face a strong tremor soon
- Earthquake in Delhi today: Strong tremors felt in capital, people rush out of homes, offices
Earthquake in Delhi today: Strong tremors were felt in capital on Tuesday afternoon after a 6.2 magnitude quake hit neighbouring Nepal.
