Earthquake Jolts Faridabad, Tremors Felt Across Delhi-NCR
Officials confirmed that there were no reports of loss of life or property damage following the tremor.
A mild earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale struck Faridabad early Tuesday morning, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremor was recorded at 6:00 am, with its epicentre located in Faridabad.
The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 5 km beneath the surface at coordinates 28.29°N latitude and 72.21°E longitude.
Officials confirmed that there were no reports of loss of life or property damage following the tremor.
On July 10, a strong earthquake hit Delhi-NCR early in the morning. The epicentre was near Gurawara in Haryana's Rewari district and the estimated magnitude of the quake was around 4.4 on the Richter scale. The tremors were felt around 9.04 am and lasted for a minute.
Delhi-NCR witnessed strong tremors on February 17 when a 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck the region.
Delhi Lies In A High-Risk Earthquake Zone
Delhi falls under Seismic Zone IV, the second-highest classification on India’s seismic zoning map, making it highly vulnerable to earthquakes.
The region frequently experiences tremors triggered by both near-field (local fault lines) and far-field (Himalayan seismic activity) sources. Experts have repeatedly warned that Delhi's dense population, high-rise constructions, and unplanned urban sprawl make it particularly susceptible to serious damage in the event of a major earthquake.
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