Stay Calm: PM Modi After 4.0-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Delhi-NCR
As per the National Center for Seismology, the location of the earthquake was New Delhi at a depth of five kilometres. The tremors were felt at 5:36 am.
Delhi Earthquake: Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked people to stay calm after a 4.0-magnitude hit Delhi-NCR early Monday morning.
"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," he wrote on X. The tremors were felt at 5:36 am.
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As per the National Center for Seismology, the location of the earthquake was New Delhi at a depth of five kilometres. The epicentre was near Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in Dhaula Kuan.
That region, which has a lake nearby, has been experiencing smaller, low-magnitude quakes once every two to three years. It recorded an earthquake of 3.3 magnitude in 2015, an official said. A loud sound was also heard when the earthquake hit.
The national capital is prone to earthquakes and falls in Zone IV of seismically active areas of the country, which is the second-highest category.
Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal prayed for the safety of everyone.