Mon Feb 17 12:07:26 UTC 2025: ## Delhi Jolted by 4.0 Magnitude Earthquake; No Casualties Reported
**New Delhi, India –** A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck New Delhi at 5:36 am on Monday, February 17, 2025, sending residents scrambling from their homes in fear. While no casualties or significant damage have been reported, the shallow depth of the quake (5 km) and its proximity to the epicenter resulted in strong tremors felt across the Delhi-NCR region.
The quake, which the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) confirmed, caused widespread alarm. Social media was flooded with videos showing ground shaking and terrified citizens evacuating buildings. Many described the experience as the strongest earthquake felt in the region in years, noting a loud rumbling sound accompanying the tremors.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi quickly responded on social media, expressing concern and urging residents to remain vigilant for potential aftershocks.
Dr. O.P. Mishra, Director of the NCS, explained that while the 4.0 magnitude is considered moderate and typically causes no structural damage, the shallow depth and the fact that New Delhi was the epicenter amplified the shaking felt by residents. The densely populated urban area further intensified the tremors. Dr. Mishra stated that Delhi frequently experiences minor earthquakes, often unnoticed. He reassured the public, emphasizing that the earthquake was a natural occurrence due to the breakdown of rock caused by subsurface fluids and not the result of a plate collision. He also clarified that a later 4.0 magnitude quake in Bihar was unrelated.
Despite the scare, authorities confirmed there were no reports of injuries or significant structural damage. Delhi falls within seismic zone IV, indicating a high likelihood of earthquake activity, but experts maintained that the city is adequately prepared for such events. The NCS Director also reassured residents that any aftershocks would be significantly weaker.
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