Residents in Delhi-NCR woke up to powerful earthquake tremors this morning, prompting people to rush outdoors from their homes and offices. Reports indicate that these tremors were felt in various regions including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana. The epicenter was reported to be Jhajjar in Haryana, with the earthquake's magnitude recorded at 4.4 on the Richter Scale.
The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported that the tremors were felt at 9:04 AM. The shakes were experienced in areas such as Delhi-NCR, Ghaziabad, Noida, Jaipur, as well as multiple parts of Haryana, with Jhajjar being the central point. The ground continued to shake for approximately 10 seconds.
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Intensity recorded at 4.4
The intensity on the Richter Scale was 4.4. The tremors frightened people, causing them to rush outdoors from homes and offices. These tremors were experienced in several cities including Faridabad, Jind, and Gurugram in Haryana.
Seismic Zone 4 includes Delhi-NCR
Delhi-NCR is part of Seismic Zone 4, which is highly susceptible to earthquakes. In recent years, several earthquakes with magnitudes above 4.0 have been recorded in this region. Experts suggest that seismic activities in this area result from tectonic movements, particularly due to the collision of the Indo-Australian and Eurasian plates.
NDRF issues guidelines
Post-earthquake, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) released practical guidelines to ensure safety during an earthquake. These guidelines are divided into three phases, detailing precautionary measures before, during, and after an earthquake.
