On July 10, 2025, at 9:04 am, a 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Jhajjar, Haryana, causing tremors to be felt in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and several cities in the NCR.
How strong was the Delhi earthquake?
Richter scale magnitude: 4.4, confirmed by the National Seismological Center at a depth of 10 kilometers.
Epicentre: Jhajjar district, Haryana—about 60 km southwest of central Delhi.
Duration: It reportedly lasted for 10-15 seconds, prompting many residents to say, “This is the longest earthquake I have felt in a long time”.
Where was the earthquake felt?
Earthquake tremors were felt in the Delhi-NCR region, including:
Satellite cities: Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad
Nearby cities in Haryana: Rohtak, Sonipat, Hisar, and even Meerut and Shamli in Uttar Pradesh
Delhi Metro commuters experience brief halts before normal services resume
Social media is abuzz with reports of devotees shaking, windows rattling and people fleeing buildings in panic
Why are earthquakes so frequent in Delhi?
Because Delhi is located in seismic zone IV, there is a significant danger of damage.
Presence of multiple active fault lines like Delhi-Haridwar Ridge, Sohna, Mathura, Delhi-Moradabad and Mahendragarh-Dehradun faults
Proximity to the Himalayan collision zone, which destabilizes the crust of the earth
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Geological stress from the Indian plate is pushing northwards at a rate of ~47 mm/yr
In fact, NCS data from 1993 to 2025 indicates that there have been about 446 earthquakes between magnitudes 1.1 and 4.6 just around Dhaula Kuan.
Safety tips from authorities
After the earthquake, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and national agencies have appealed to remain calm and follow standard precautions:
Stay calm—avoid panic and crowding.
Take shelter under sturdy furniture or door frames.
Do not use elevators; use stairs instead.
Drivers should stop safely and stay inside their vehicles
Avoid aftershock-prone structures until cleared by experts.
Historical context: Delhi earthquakes past
February 17, 2025: A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck Dhaula Kuan at a depth of 5 km, followed by a series of smaller aftershocks
Previous events include 2007 (M4.7), 2011 (M4.2), 2012 (M5.2), and many others – highlighting Delhi’s seismic vulnerability.
The July 10 earthquake once again reminded Delhi of its seismic vulnerability. Fortunately, the lack of serious damage highlights the progress in building safety and disaster preparedness. Still, it’s important to stay educated and prepared – stay informed through government channels like the NCS app and the Earthquake Warning System.
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