Strong earthquake jolts Delhi-NCR and northern India

Delhi-NCR and surrounding regions experienced noticeable seismic activity on Tuesday night as an earthquake centred in Uttarakhand rattled the national capital and adjoining areas. The tremors were recorded at 4.9 magnitude on the Richter scale, according to seismic monitoring data.

The earthquake was felt across all districts of Uttarakhand, with residents reporting the tremors in the hill state. Beyond Uttarakhand, the seismic waves propagated across a wide geographical area, affecting Punjab, Haryana, and other parts of northern India.

While tremors of this magnitude typically do not cause significant structural damage, they serve as a reminder of the seismic vulnerability of the northern Indian region, particularly areas closer to the Himalayan belt. Residents across affected regions reported feeling the vibrations, though no immediate reports of casualties or damage were reported.

The Indian Meteorological Department and National Centre for Seismology closely monitor seismic activity in the region, with northern India remaining an area of ongoing geological interest due to its proximity to active tectonic zones.