After Delhi-NCR, earthquake with magnitude of 4 hits Siwan in Bihar

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck Siwan, Bihar at 08:02 IST with a depth of 10 Km, following a similar magnitude quake in Delhi-NCR at 5:38 am

A 4.0-magnitude earthquake hit Siwan, Bihar, at 8:02 am IST on Monday (February 17), just hours after a similar tremor was recorded in Delhi-NCR.  

 

According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake in Bihar originated at a depth of 10 kilometres. In a statement on X, NCS reported: “Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 on 17/02/2025 at 08:02:08 IST, Latitude: 25.93 N, Longitude: 84.42 E, Depth: 10 km, Location: Siwan, Bihar.”   

EQ of M: 4.0, On: 17/02/2025 08:02:08 IST, Lat: 25.93 N, Long: 84.42 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Siwan, Bihar.  For more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/5gCOtjdtw0 @DrJitendraSingh @OfficeOfDrJS @Ravi_MoES @Dr_Mishra1966 @ndmaindia pic.twitter.com/nw8POEed0M

— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) February 17, 2025

 

     

No casualties or major injuries were reported from Bihar at the time of filing this report. According to the Bihar Disaster Management Department (DMD), the tremors were felt in Siwan and other surrounding districts. 

Talking to PTI, Additional Chief Secretary, Disaster Management Department, Pratyaya Amrit said "There were no reports of any damage to property or loss of life due to the earthquake." The tremors sparked panic in Siwan as people rushed out of buildings as a precautionary measure.  Delhi earthquake

  Earlier in the day, at 5:36 am, another earthquake of magnitude 4.0 shook parts of Delhi-NCR. The tremor, with its epicentre in New Delhi, occurred at a depth of five kilometres, as confirmed by NCS in a social media post.  

 

An official from the seismology department told PTI that the epicentre of the Delhi quake was near Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in Dhaula Kuan. No reports of damage or injuries have surfaced so far. 

PM Modi calls for calm

 

In a post on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to stay calm and follow safety precautions. "Tremors were felt in Delhi and nearby areas. Urging everyone to remain calm and follow safety measures. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely," he tweeted.