Delhi Earthquake: An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 on a richer scale has hit Delhi, NCR. The epicenter of the earthquake is said to be Nepal. The tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR, but local officials had no immediate reports of injuries or serious damage.
Tremors were felt in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) and some other parts of north India on Friday late at night as earthquake of 6.4 magnitude hit Nepal. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the epicentre of the quake was in Nepal at a depth of 10 km.
“Earthquake of Magnitude:6.4, Occurred on 03-11-2023, 23:32:54 IST, Lat: 28.84 & Long: 82.19, Depth: 10 Km,” NCS said in its post on X. The people quickly made their way to the roads as the strong tremors lasted over a minute.
Epicentre Of The Delhi Earthquake
The National Centre for Seismology said the epicentre of the earthquake was in Nepal, about 227 km north of Ayodhya and 331 km west northwest of Kathmandu. The focal depth of the quake was 10 km, the NCS added.
“The tremors were felt for quite some time as we were watching television and enjoying the weekend,” said Inderjit Singh, a resident of Gurugram.
Gopal, a resident of Ghaziabad, said the tremors were felt for more than 15 seconds. “I could also hear the window panes rattling”. Tremors were felt across north India and parts of Bihar. This is the third time in a month that strong quakes have struck Nepal. The latest earthquake was also felt in parts of Noida and Greater Noida, adjoining Delhi, prompting several people living in high-rises to rush out of their buildings.
The tremors triggered panic among people, who rushed out of their houses in various localities of Patna and Katihar as a precautionary measure. The earthquake was also felt across parts of north India, including the national capital region, the officials added.
Reasons Why Delhi NCR Is Prone To Earthquakes
Here are the reasons why Delhi NCR receives so many earthquakes throughout the year.
Geological factors
- Location on the Indian-Eurasian plate boundary: Delhi lies on the boundary of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, which are constantly moving towards each other. This movement can cause stress to build up in the Earth’s crust, which can eventually lead to earthquakes.
- Active fault lines: There are several active fault lines in and around Delhi NCR, including the Sohna fault line, the Mathura fault line, and the Delhi-Moradabad fault line. These fault lines can slip and generate earthquakes if they are triggered by tectonic activity.
- Soft soil: Delhi NCR is built on soft soil, which can amplify the shaking caused by earthquakes. This can make earthquakes in the region more destructive, as per Adda247.
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