Mon Feb 17 03:22:04 UTC 2025: ## Mild Earthquake Shakes Delhi-NCR
**New Delhi, India – February 17, 2025** – A mild earthquake rattled Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) at approximately 5:35 AM this morning. While the exact magnitude remains unconfirmed by official sources, preliminary reports suggest a magnitude of 4.0 on the Richter scale, originating at a depth of five kilometers near Delhi.
The quake, which lasted only a short time, caused brief panic among residents. Many people evacuated their homes as a precaution. However, no injuries or significant damage have been reported so far. Citizen reports via the Earthquake Network app corroborated the event, with 17 reports within a 38km radius of New Delhi.
Several prominent political figures, including BJP leader Tajinder Bagga and Congress leader Alka Lamba, acknowledged the tremor on social media platform X.
The Delhi-NCR region is situated in Seismic Zone IV, making it susceptible to moderate to severe earthquakes. Authorities continue to monitor the situation.
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