Earthquake in Delhi: Delhi-NCR was shaken by strong tremors of an earthquake early in the morning, people came out of their homes in panic.

Earthquake in Delhi NCR Strong tremors of earthquake were felt in Delhi-NCR. People had not even woken up early in the morning when beds and windows started shaking loudly. Everyone was frightened by two consecutive tremors.

Very strong tremors were felt.

People got scared by the tremors of the earthquake at 5:37 am. People came out of their houses. The depth of the earthquake was 5 km below. The intensity of the earthquake was measured to be 4.0 magnitude, but the tremors were felt very strongly. From Noida to Delhi, everyone was in the shadow of fear for a few minutes.

People came out of their houses.

The tremors of the earthquake were so strong that people came out of their houses in panic. The epicenter of the earthquake was New Delhi, which is why the tremors were felt very strongly despite being of low intensity.

Delhi Police released a helpline number

After the earthquake, Delhi Police has also released a helpline number. Dial 112 for any help.

Although the earthquake tremors were strong, there is no news of any loss of life or property so far.

Politicians also posted

After the earthquake in Delhi, many people posted on social media. Politicians also posted about the earthquake. BJP leader Tajinder Bagga wrote, "Earthquake?". At the same time, Congress leader Alka Lamba also posted a similar post.

BJP spokesperson Shahzad Poonawala also said that strong tremors of the earthquake were felt in Delhi and surrounding areas.

When did strong tremors occur in Delhi?

27 July 1960: An earthquake of 5.6 magnitude hit Delhi, causing partial damage to many buildings

5 March 2012: An earthquake of 4.9 magnitude hit Delhi

12 November 2022: An earthquake of 5.4 magnitude hit Delhi

23 January 2023: An earthquake of 5.8 magnitude hit Delhi

21 March 2023: An earthquake of 6.6 magnitude hit Delhi

5 August 2023: An earthquake of 5.8 magnitude hit Delhi

How to survive an earthquake

There are several steps you can take to stay safe during an earthquake. A method like sitting down, hiding, and holding on can be followed.

Sitting down during an earthquake: Lie down on the ground on your hands and knees.

Hide: Hide under a strong table or desk.

Hold on: Hold the object with one hand and protect your head and neck with the other hand.

If you are outdoors, lie down on the ground and crawl to an open space. Stay away from buildings, power lines, and trees. If you are driving, stop the vehicle and stay in it. Avoid stopping near buildings, trees, overpasses, and power lines.

If you are in bed, stay there and cover your head and neck with pillows. If you are in a wheelchair or use a walker, lock your wheels and stay seated until the shaking stops.