An earthquake caused a tremor in the Indian capital, New Delhi, early this morning, prompting residents quickly leave their homes and take to the streets. The quake, with a magnitude of 4.0, occurred at 5:36 AM on Monday.
The epicenter of the earthquake was located in Dhoulakua, Delhi, at a depth of five kilometers below the surface. The shaking lasted for a few seconds, and no immediate reports of casualties have been received. Locals also reported hearing a loud sound along with the tremor, and many mentioned that this type of tremor had not been felt in Delhi for the past 25 years.
In addition to Delhi, the earthquake was also felt in various regions of India, including Agra and Haryana. This follows previous tremors felt in Delhi on January 11 and January 23.
The National Center for Seismology of India confirmed that the tremor was felt throughout northern India, with the epicenter located in Delhi, at a depth of 5 kilometers.
A local official informed the PTI news agency that the epicenter was near the Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in Dhoula kuan, close to a lake. Minor tremors have been recorded in this area every 2 to 3 years.
Following the incident, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged residents of Delhi and surrounding areas to "remain calm" and follow safety precautions. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he said, "Tremors have been felt in Delhi and surrounding areas. Everyone is requested to remain calm and follow safety precautions. I urge you to stay alert for possible aftershocks. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation."
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