Mon Feb 17 04:11:57 UTC 2025: ## Delhi Shaken by Early Morning Earthquake

**New Delhi, India** – A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck New Delhi at 5:36:55 AM on Monday, February 17th, 2024, causing widespread alarm and shaking buildings across the Delhi-NCR region. The shallow depth of the quake, approximately 5 kilometers below the surface, and its epicenter within Delhi itself, amplified the tremors felt by residents.

The National Center for Seismology confirmed the quake, reporting that the intensity was sufficient to wake many from their sleep, sending people rushing out of their homes in fear. Birds were also observed reacting to the shaking.

While the magnitude was relatively low, the proximity of the epicenter to densely populated areas resulted in significant shaking. Experts explained that the constant movement and collision of tectonic plates beneath the Earth’s surface are the cause of earthquakes. The energy released from these interactions travels as seismic waves, causing the ground to tremble. The intensity and location of the quake are measured using seismographs, which record these vibrations.

Authorities reported no immediate casualties or major structural damage. This earthquake serves as a reminder of the seismic activity in the region.

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