Wed Jan 08 01:14:43 UTC 2025: ## Delhi-NCR Shakes as Nepal Earthquake Sends Tremors Across Region
**NEW DELHI, INDIA –** A strong earthquake centered in Nepal sent tremors across the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) on Tuesday morning at approximately 6:35 AM. While the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake’s magnitude as 7.1, the impact was felt throughout Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Delhi-NCR, causing widespread alarm. Residents rushed out of their homes in fear.
The earthquake’s epicenter was located 93 kilometers northeast of Lobuche, near the Nepal-Tibet border, according to the USGS. While the shaking was felt throughout the region, those already awake were most likely to notice the tremors. High-rise residents in Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad reported stronger shaking.
Authorities have not yet reported any casualties or significant damage in Delhi-NCR. However, the region is considered seismically active, having experienced numerous minor tremors in the past five years.
Following the earthquake, the article includes safety advice for residents of seismically active areas, including reinforcing homes, developing a family emergency plan, practicing the “duck, cover, and hold” technique, and safe evacuation procedures. The advice emphasizes staying away from damaged buildings, avoiding elevators, and using stairs.
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