Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:58am on 10 Jul 2025,Thursday Weather & Environment
On February 17, 2025 at 5:36 AM IST, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck Delhi, with its epicentre near Dhaula Kuan at a shallow depth of 5 km, causing noticeable tremors across Delhi-NCR and parts of North India . Though moderate in magnitude, its shallow depth and urban epicentre led high-rise buildings in Noida, Ghaziabad, and Greater Noida to sway significantly, startling residents . No casualties or structural damage were reported, but people rushed out of homes and public spaces. Authorities, including PM Modi and Delhi Police, advised calm, preparedness, and vigilance for possible aftershocks . Delhi lies in Seismic Zone IV, prone to shallow quakes due to geological fault lines and soft soil amplification—prompting calls for strengthening infrastructure and awareness. (PC: NDTV)
