New Delhi: Strong earthquake tremors shook Delhi-NCR in the early hours of Monday. The tremors of magnitude four on the Richter scale were felt at around 5:36 am at a depth of 5 kilometres, the National Centre for Seismology said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also reacted to the strong tremors. “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 said.
Delhi is considered to be a Seismic Zone IV in the seismic zoning map of India, making it the second highest range in the nation.
Notably, the capital is located around 250 kilometres from the seismically-active Himalayan collision zone and experiences shaking frequently from far- and near-field earthquakes.
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