Mon Feb 17 02:31:42 UTC 2025: ## Strong Earthquake Jolts Delhi-NCR, Panics Residents
**New Delhi, India** – A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) at 5:36 AM on Monday, February 17th, 2025, sending residents scrambling out of their homes in fear. The tremors, lasting several seconds, were strong enough to be felt across the region, including Delhi, Noida, Faridabad, Gurgaon, and Ghaziabad. Many reported hearing loud noises accompanying the shaking, describing sounds like something breaking.
The National Center for Seismology (NCS) confirmed the earthquake’s epicenter near New Delhi at a depth of 5 kilometers. The quake’s intensity prompted widespread panic. Eyewitnesses recounted feeling the earth shake violently, with some describing a sensation of something breaking underground. One resident, Suman Sharma, described waking to the loud noise and immediately grabbing her child before fleeing their home. Another, Sanjeev Sharma, stated the tremors were so intense that he feared the ground would crack open.
The tremors were felt not only indoors but also by commuters. One person travelling to New Delhi Railway Station reported their car shaking during their drive. The sudden shaking caused widespread disruption, as people woke to the tremors and rushed outdoors for safety.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to express concern, urging calm and adherence to safety precautions. Delhi Police issued a helpline number, 112, to assist those affected. While initial reports indicate no major damage or injuries, authorities continue to monitor the situation for any further aftershocks. The incident marks one of the strongest earthquakes felt in Delhi in recent memory, highlighting the region’s vulnerability to seismic activity.
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