Buildings Sway, Residents Flee Moderate Earthquake Rattles Delhi

 

Moderate Earthquake Rattles Delhi-NCR, Tremors Felt Across Satellite Cities

New Delhi, July 10, 2025: A moderate earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale struck the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) on Thursday, sending tremors through high-rise buildings and prompting residents to rush outdoors in fear.

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The tremors were distinctly felt across major NCR cities including Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad shortly after [mention time if available, otherwise omit]. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the epicentre of the quake was located near Jhajjar in Haryana. It originated at a depth of 10 kilometres.

While the shaking caused significant alarm, especially given recent seismic activity in the region, there were no immediate reports of damage to property or injuries to residents.

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Eyewitness Accounts Reflect Sudden Fear:

A Gurugram resident described the experience: "For a few seconds, it felt that the ground shook vigorously. All of us rushed out..." Another resident in the city told ANI, "We were sitting here and having tea when I suddenly felt strong earthquakes. I told everyone to rush out of the building. Everyone rushed out..."

In Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, a resident highlighted the recurring nature of such events: "...I had woken up just at the time when there was a jolt. I was scared. There was another earthquake just a few days ago. Delhi-NCR experiences earthquakes quite often. So, we should be mindful of safety and precautions..."

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This tremor follows an earlier earthquake of magnitude 4.0 that shook the Delhi-NCR region on February 17, 2025, with its epicentre near East Delhi. The region sits within Seismic Zone IV, classified as a "High Damage Risk Zone" by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority. This zone indicates a significant susceptibility to moderate to strong earthquakes.

The National Center for Seismology continues to monitor the situation. Authorities have urged residents to remain calm but vigilant and familiarize themselves with earthquake safety protocols.

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