Breaking: Earthquake in Delhi Today – 4.4 Magnitude Tremors Shake NCR

Earthquake in delhi, July 10, 2025 (Thursday) –Earthquake in Delhi today jolted the capital and surrounding NCR region at 9:04 AM, with a magnitude of 4.4. Tremors were strongly felt in Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad, causing panic but no reported casualties or damages.

Earthquake in Delhi Today Time: When Did It Happen?

The epicenter was said to be close to Jhajjar, Haryana, approximately 50 kilometers from Delhi, said the National Center for Seismology. The earthquake happened at a shallow depth of 10 km around 9:04 AM IST. This is what caused the sudden jolt experienced in the Delhi NCR area.This is among the more prominent seismic events in the capital after early 2025, when a minor earthquake was witnessed close to Sonipat.

Earthquake in Delhi Today

Earthquake in Delhi Today Time: When Did It Happen?

Today's Delhi earthquake time was approximately 9:04 AM. Individuals at residential colonies, commercial establishments, schools, and public places felt intense vibrations between 8 to 15 seconds.Most offices were just starting work for the day, while school classes were ongoing. Consequently, the initial jolt resulted in rapid evacuations and temporary pandemonium in classrooms, apartments, and shopping malls.

Earthquake in Delhi Today Public Reaction: Fear, Confusion, and Social Media Buzz

As usual with any calamity of a natural kind, Delhi residents reacted with a combination of fear, confusion, and online humor.

Social media sites such as X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram filled rapidly with:

Videos of people running out of buildings

Memes equating the flooding streets to Venice, and the quake to "a warning from nature"

Queries such as "Was there an earthquake in Delhi?", "Earthquake in Delhi today time?", and "Epicenter where?"

Google Trends indicated a huge spike in searches on:

"Earthquake in Delhi NCR"

"Earthquake in Delhi today time"

"Delhi earthquake news"

"Epicenter of Delhi earthquake"

"Safety tips during earthquake"

This reflects how extensively individuals use digital sources in times of crisis.

Earthquake in Delhi: Seismically Active Region

Did you know? Delhi and the nearby NCR region lie in Seismic Zone IV, which is a high-risk damage zone in India's seismic zoning scheme.

What this implies:

Delhi is vulnerable to moderate-to-strong earthquakes.

With its high population and old infrastructure, even mid-grade tremors can lead to mass disruption.

Earthquake in Delhi are usually felt from nearby epicentres in Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, or even Nepal.

The quake today is a reminder that although rare, Delhi is not seismic-immune.

Were Any Alerts Issued?

Surprisingly, people in general did not get an early earthquake alert on their mobile phones.

Google has a "Shake Alert" system built into Android phones, but for it to function:

Location services have to be ON

Background activity must be permitted

Wi-Fi or cellular data should be turned on

The authorities are now asking citizens to switch on earthquake alerts and remain updated through the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the National Center for Seismology.

What to Do During an Earthquake – Safety Tips

Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has issued guidelines for earthquake preparedness:

 During the Earthquake:

Drop down to the ground

Cover yourself under a strong table or furniture

Hold on till shaking ceases

Avoid windows, elevators, and exterior walls

Once the Earthquake has passed:

Leave the building only if it is not safe

Check for fire danger and gas leaks

Do not use elevators

Keep listening to official government messages

REMEMBER: "DROP – COVER – HOLD" is the golden rule in any tremor.

 Impact on Transport, Schools, and Public Infrastructure

Until now, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) confirmed that metro services were briefly stopped for safety checks but were running within 10 minutes.

No reports of damage to flyovers, tunnels, or large infrastructure.

Schools experienced slight panic but were operating normally.

Hospitals were on high alert but had no earthquake-related injuries.

 Earthquake in Delhi News – What Authorities Are Saying

Union Home Ministry and Delhi Chief Minister's Office issued statements:

We are relieved to establish that there are no reports of injuries or damage. We request citizens to stay calm, adhere to safety measures, and seek only authentic news sources."

Emergency numbers are operational and the Seismology division is keeping an eye out for aftershocks.

Delhi has experienced 7+ perceivable tremors over the last 3 years, emphasizing public awareness and building readiness.

Expert Views: Should You Be Worried?

Seismologist Dr. Rakesh Bhatnagar, IIT Roorkee, said:

"Today's earthquake is nothing unusual for northern India. It's a reminder to strengthen our construction codes, spend on public drills, and keep early warning systems ready."

How to Stay Updated:

Visit: https://seismo.gov.in

Turn ON Google Earthquake Alerts in phone settings

Follow: @Indiametdept, @DelhiPolice, @ndmaindia on X (Twitter)

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 Final Thoughts

The earthquake today in Delhi may not have resulted in damage, but it certainly conveyed a message. Being a high-risk zone means awareness is as valuable as safety.

From earthquake alerts to emergency kits, today's shake is a wake-up call — not only for earthquake in Delhi, but for all India.

Stay informed, stay calm, and stay prepared.

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