Earthquake Today: As PM Modi Alerts Delhiites About 'Aftershocks', Is There Possibility Of Fresh Tremors In Delhi-NCR?

(MENAFN- Live Mint) New Delhi Earthquake today: An earthquake of magnitude four on the Richter scale struck the Delhi-NCR region early Monday. As strong tremors created panic among residents, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Delhiites to follow safety precautions and stay alert for“aftershocks.”

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The tremors caused by the Delhi earthquake triggered panic among residents and forced them to leave their homes in Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad.

“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,” wrote PM Modi on X.

Earthquake in Delhi today

The earthquake, which had its epicentre in New Delhi, struck at a depth of five kilometres on Monday at 5:36 a.m. The coordinates of the earthquake were: Latitude 28.59° N, Longitude 77.16° E.

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Delhi was struck by an earthquake of intensity four on the Richter scale on Monday. Environmentalist Dr Suman Gupta said that since Delhi falls under seismic zone IV, the chances of aftershocks are low. However, she said that the region has fairly high seismicity, making it prone to earthquakes, though the intensity is expected to remain low.

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Although aftershocks are less likely in Delhi after an earthquake, Dr Suman Gupta said that in rare cases, they can occur in the next 8-12 hours.

“Aftershocks can be generally observed within 8-12 hours after an earthquake. However, it is difficult to predict the possibility of aftershocks without a detailed study of the epicentre of the Delhi earthquake ,” Gupta told Mint.

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