4.4 magnitude earthquake hits Jhajjar, Haryana, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

Strong earthquake tremors felt in Delhi-NCR: Details awaited

Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Thursday after a 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit Jhajjar in Haryana at 9:04 am, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported. 

 

The tremors were reported in Gurugram, Faridabad, Noida, and adjoining areas. Tremors were also felt in Meerut and Shamli in western Uttar Pradesh, about 200 km from the epicenter in Jhajjar.

 

In a post on X, NCS wrote, "EQ of M: 4.4, On: 10/07/2025 09:04:50 IST, Lat: 28.63 N, Long: 76.68 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Jhajjar, Haryana."

 

Soon after the earthquake struck, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) issued an advisory on X, sharing do's and don'ts. The NDRF advised the people to stay calm and not to panic. It also suggested they consult a structural engineer to make their houses earthquake-resistant.

 

According to the Delhi Disaster Management Authority, Delhi is classified as Seismic Zone IV. It is categosied as a "High Damage Risk Zone" and indicates a high potential for earthquakes of moderate to high intensity. "Seismicity around Delhi appears to be associated with a major geological structure, which is known as the Delhi-Hardwar Ridge. It coincides with the extension of the Aravali Mountain belt beneath the alluvial plains of the Ganga basin to the northeast of Delhi towards the Himalayan mountain", Delhi Disaster Management Authority states. 

 

Speaking to ANI about the strong tremors, a Ghaziabad resident said, "I had woken up just at the time when there was a jolt. I was scared. There was another earthquake just a few days ago. Delhi-NCR experiences earthquakes quite often. So, we should be mindful of safety and precautions..."

 

Another resident in Ghaziabad said, "The tremors felt quite strong...I was at a shop when it hit, it felt as if someone was shaking the shop."