Strong tremors were felt in the national capital and adjoining regions as an earthquake of 4.0 magnitude struck the region early on Monday. (Pics/PTI and File Photos)
Updated On: 2025-02-17 12:00 PM IST
Compiled by : ronak mastakar
There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people in the region to stay calm and follow safety precautions while keeping alert for possible aftershocks
PM Modi said in a post on X, "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 epicentre of the quake was in the Jheel Park area of Dhaula Kuan and there were some reports of people hearing a loud sound as the ground shook
The National Center for Seismology said the earthquake struck at a focal depth of five kilometres at 5:36 am