Eathquake In Delhi | Why Is Delhi Prone To Earthquakes? | How 4.0 Magnitude Tremors Jolted Delhi-NCR

Eathquake In Delhi | Why Is Delhi Prone To Earthquakes? | How 4.0 Magnitude Tremors Jolted Delhi-NCR 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, and many claimed they had never felt an earthquake this strong in the past. Such earthquakes are not unusual in Delhi due to its geographic location. The city has frequently witnessed such tremors in the past - in 2020, at least three earthquakes above 3.0 magnitude hit the national capital, followed by a dozen aftershocks. Delhi is located in the Seismic Zone 4 which has a higher risk of earthquakes, according to the Delhi Disaster Management Authority. This zone has a fairly high seismicity where earthquakes generally occur in the range of 5-6 magnitude, and even 7-8 occasionally. The zoning, however, is a continuous process that keeps changing.