Mon Feb 17 03:46:39 UTC 2025: ## Delhi Shakes: 4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes National Capital Region
**New Delhi, India** – A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck the Delhi-NCR region early this morning at 5:36 AM, sending tremors through the city and causing widespread panic among residents. The National Center for Seismology reported the epicenter was located five kilometers beneath the surface in New Delhi.
The quake, which lasted several seconds, jolted many from their sleep. Social media was immediately flooded with accounts of shaking beds, swaying buildings, and general fear. Many residents described a feeling of intense vibration and instability.
One eyewitness near New Delhi Railway Station described seeing customers screaming and everything shaking around them. Another recounted feeling vibrations on the second floor of their building, while a student preparing for an exam said they were thrown to the ground by the force of the tremors.
Delhi Police urged calm via social media, reassuring residents and providing the emergency number (#Dial112) for any assistance needed. Acting Chief Minister of Delhi, Atishi, also appealed for calm and expressed hopes for everyone’s safety, a sentiment echoed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Union Minister Giriraj Singh.
While initial reports suggest no major damage or injuries, the earthquake caused considerable alarm. The event comes after a period of other challenges facing Delhi residents, including air pollution, flooding, and recent stampedes. Following the earthquake, many took to social media to share humorous reactions to the event.
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