Delhi Earthquake: 4.0 Magnitude Tremor Jolts National Capital
1. Early Morning Shock: Delhi Feels the Tremors At 5: 36 AM on February 17, 2025, a moderately strong 4. 0-magnitude earthquake struck the capital city of Delhi and nearby regions. The quake’s moderate magnitude was felt strongly, in part because the epicenter occurred just 5 kilometers below the surface. 2. Epicenter and Immediate Impact The National Center for Seismology (NCS) said the epicenter of the tremor was near Jheel Park in Dhaula Kuan area of New Delhi. Many residents panicked after the intense shaking started suddenly and forced them to rush out of their homes and buildings. 3. Why Did Delhi Feel the Quake So Strongly? Several factors contributed to the pronounced tremors: Shallow depth: The earthquake waves traveled less distance and so the shaking was more intense. This is because shallow-depth waves travel shorter distances and so the shaking is more noticeable and intense. Urban proximity: Since the event took place in the heart of the city of Delhi, its eff...