Summary
On Thursday morning, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred in Jhajjar, Haryana, resulting in vibrations that were felt throughout the Delhi-NCR region. A tremor that occurred at a depth of 10 km prompted residents to evacuate their buildings. Although there were no immediate reports of damage, this incident underscores the region’s susceptibility, as it has been classified as Seismic Zone IV.
This isn’t the first earthquake to happen in the area this year. A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Delhi-NCR area on February 17 at a depth of 5 kilometers. The earthquake hit at 5:36 a.m. and was felt all around the capital and other areas.
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority says that Delhi is in Seismic Zone IV, which means that it is at high risk of damage from moderate to large earthquakes.
A person who lives in Gurugram, Haryana, said, “For a few seconds, it felt like the ground was shaking hard. Everyone ran out right away…
A person from Gurugram who spoke to ANI news agency said, “We were having tea when we suddenly felt a strong tremor.” I instantly told everyone to leave the building. “Everyone ran out…”
A man from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, said, “…I had just woken up when I felt a jolt.” I was afraid. There was also an earthquake a few days ago. Delhi-NCR has things happen a lot; therefore, we need to stay aware and put safety first…”
Authorities have advised individuals to maintain composure and adhere to safety protocols.
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