An earthquake of 4.0 magnitude was felt in parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) region in the early hours of Monday, February 17, creating panic among residents. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the tremors, were felt around 5:36 am and had a depth of 5 kilometres. The earthquake impacted areas such as Delhi, Noida, Indirapuram, and other parts of the NCR.
The NCS confirmed the tremors, posting an update on social media platform X, stating: "EQ of M: 4.0, On: 17/02/2025 05:36:55 IST, Lat: 28.59 N, Long: 77.16 E, Depth: 5 Km, Location: New Delhi, Delhi."
Former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi said, "A strong earthquake just hit Delhi. I pray to God that everyone is safe." Similarly, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal expressed his sentiments by saying, "I pray for the safety of everyone."
Despite the tremors lasting only a few seconds, their intensity was sufficient to unsettle residents, prompting many to rush out of their homes as a precautionary measure. While the earthquake caused widespread panic, there have been no immediate reports of casualties or damage to property.
However, Delhi-NCR falls under Seismic Zone IV, so the region remains susceptible to moderate to strong earthquakes. Residents are urged to stay alert and follow safety protocols during such events. Authorities have not provided further details, but experts continue to monitor the situation. Earthquake preparedness and awareness are crucial in seismic-prone areas like Delhi-NCR, where tremors of varying magnitudes are occasionally felt.