Residents of Delhi and its adjoining areas woke up to strong tremors caused by an earthquake of magnitude 4.0 this morning. According to the National Centre of Seismology, the quake hit at a depth of about 5 km. Videos showed the ground and buildings shaking, forcing people to rush out of their homes.

There have been no reports of casualties or damage to properties, but many residents claimed that the tremors were so strong that it felt like a bridge was collapsing. However, the quake itself was not of a high-intensity magnitude.

An earthquake of 4.0-magnitude struck the national capital today, strong tremors of which were felt in its adjoining areas. The National Centre for Seismology said in an update that tremors were felt across north India, with Delhi as the epicentre. The quake's depth was just 5 km.

The earthquake has sparked a meme fest on social media with internet users saying that they woke up without an alarm today.

A strong earthquake of magnitude 4.0 hit Delhi this morning and the tremors were felt in several adjoining areas of the national capital. According to the National Centre of Seismology, the quake hit at a depth of about 5 km. While there have been no casualties or injuries, residents reported a loud sound for a few seconds when the earthquake hit Delhi.

A strong earthquake hit Delhi early this morning and the tremors were felt across north India. Residents rushed out of their houses as per the protocol, claiming they had never felt an earthquake as strong in the past. The quake was of 4.0 magnitude and it hit at a depth of about 5 km, according to an update from the National Centre of Seismology, the centre's nodal agency that tracks earthquake activity.

The epicentre was in Delhi, near the Durgabhai Deshmukh College of Special Education in Dhaula Kuan, suggest reports. It sparked panic and forced the residents of high-rise buildings in the neighbouring cities of Noida and Ghaziabad to evacuate as well.

After Delhi, another earthquake of magnitude 4.0 hit Bihar on Monday morning. The quake was at a depth of 10 km.

EQ of M: 4.0, On: 17/02/2025 08:02:08 IST, Lat: 25.93 N, Long: 84.42 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Siwan, Bihar.
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— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) February 17, 2025

A resident of Noida recounted the strong earthquake tremors saying, "At 5.35 am, the whole building was shaking...Our whole family ran outside the home. I have never felt such strong tremors of an earthquake. We are all safe."

#WATCH | An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 jolts the national capital and surrounding areas | A resident of Noida, Amit says, "At 5.35 am, the whole building was shaking...Our whole family ran outside the home. I have never felt such strong tremors of an earthquake. We are… pic.twitter.com/dwKN3WI7QR

— ANI (@ANI) February 17, 2025

Residents of Delhi-NCR felt a strong earthquake this morning. According to the National Center for Seismology, a 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck the national capital around 5:36 am.

In a post on X, the Delhi Police said, "We hope you all are safe, Delhi!" It also urged citizens to call on the emergency 112 helpline for emergencies. 

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People rush out of homes as earthquake tremors hit Delhi-NCR
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges residents to 'stay calm and stay alert'
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— NDTV (@ndtv) February 17, 2025

The Delhi police in a post on X hoped all the residents of the national capital are safe. they also urged citizens to call the emergency 112 helpline for emergencies.

We hope you all are safe, Delhi !
For any emergency help #Dial112 .#Earthquake

— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) February 17, 2025

An earthquake measuring 4.0 on the richter scale hit Delhi-NCR this morning with many residents rushing out of their houses. According to National Centre for Seismology, tremors were felt across north India, with Delhi as the epicentre. The depth of the quake was just 5 km.

So far there are no reports of injuries or casualties.

The strong tremors triggered by the earthquake prompted residents of several high-rise buildings in Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad to rush out.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the residents of Delhi and nearby areas to stay calm and follow safety precautions.

"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 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.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 17, 2025

Strong tremors were felt in Delhi and its adjoining areas at 5:36 am today after a 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck the national capital.

The National Centre for Seismology, the nodal agency of the Government of India for monitoring earthquake activity in the country, said in an update that tremors were felt across north India, with Delhi as the epicentre. The quake's depth was just 5 km.

The epicentre of the earthquake was near Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in Dhaula Kuan - a region that has been experiencing smaller, low-magnitude quakes once every two to three years, an official told news agency PTI. 

The region had recorded an earthquake of 3.3 magnitude in 2015.

People rushed out of their houses as earthquake tremors hit Delhi-NCR today morning. The earthquake's magnitude was 4.0 and its depth was just 5 km with Delhi as its epicenter.

Delhi is located in zone IV which has fairly high seismicity where the general occurrence of earthquakes is of 5-6 magnitude, a few of magnitude 6-7, and occasionally of 7-8 magnitude. Delhi thus lies among the high-risk areas.

Seismicity in North India, including the Himalayas, is due to the collision of the Indian plate with the Eurasian plate. These colliding plates flex, storing energy like a spring, and when the plate's margin finally slips to release energy, an earthquake results.

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.
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— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) February 17, 2025

Delhi's caretaker Chief Minister Atishi on Monday reacted to the earthquake in Delhi and its adjoining areas. "A strong earthquake just hit Delhi. I pray to God that everyone is safe," she said.

दिल्ली में अभी एक ज़ोर का भूकंप आया। भगवान से प्रार्थना करती हूँ कि सब सुरक्षित होंगे। https://t.co/rOU2x0Odtk

— Atishi (@AtishiAAP) February 17, 2025

A resident of Ghaziabad, which is around 35 kms from Delhi, said the earthquake tremors were very strong.

"Tremors were so strong. I have never felt like this ever before. The entire building was shaking," he said.

#WATCH | A 4.0-magnitude earthquake jolted the national capital and surrounding areas | A resident of Ghaziabad says, "Tremors were so strong. I have never felt like this ever before. The entire building was shaking..." pic.twitter.com/e2DoZNpuGx

— ANI (@ANI) February 17, 2025

As a 4.0 earthquake hit Delhi-NCR, a passenger at the New Delhi Railway station said, "It was for a lesser time, but the intensity was so high. It felt like any train has come with a very high speed."

#WATCH | A 4.0-magnitude earthquake jolted the national capital and surrounding areas | A passenger awaiting his train at New Delhi railway station says, "It was for a lesser time, but the intensity was so high. It felt like any train has come with a very high speed." pic.twitter.com/ni6BOaUYUq

— ANI (@ANI) February 17, 2025

A vendor at the New Delhi Railway station recounted the earthquake today saying that everything around him was shaking.

"It was barely for two seconds...Everything started shaking, the customers were screaming," he said.

#WATCH | An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 jolts the national capital and surrounding areas | At New Delhi railway station, a vendor Anish says, "Everything was shaking...customers started screaming..." pic.twitter.com/cSgt2BZaS5

— ANI (@ANI) February 17, 2025

An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 hit Delhi and its adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) on Monday morning. According to the National Center for Seismology, the quake's depth was just 5 km with Delhi as its epicenter.