Residents of Delhi and National Capital ( NCR) shake today with the strong tremors. The 4.0 Magnitude Earthquake shake Delhi in early morning today. The epicentre was near to the Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in south Delhi’s Dhaula Kuan, according to reports. The earthquake struck at depth of 5 Kms at 5.36am, as National Centre for Seismology tweeted. As per officials, the loud sound was heard in morning when earthquake hit city.
4.0 Magnitude Earthquake cause Loud Sound
The loud sound heard after earthquake shake delhi. It is because of movement in tectonic plates and bursts of energy. Many people rushed out of their homes in panic, after face strong tremors. Video is viral on social media of people in which they stand outside of their houses. There were no instant reports of damages or casualties
Delhi Fire Service and Delhi Police did not receive any calls about incidents occurs because of earthquake. The magnitude quakes are experience low in Dhaula Kuan area, near to lake. The officials said, that this area records earthquake of magnitude 3.3 in 2015
What NCS said on strong tremors in Delhi
Dr OP Mishra, Director, National Centre for Seismology said in reports, that 4.0 Magnitude Earthquake is natural and it will heal it. He also said, “Dhaula Kuan area has witnessed 420 shallow earthquakes and the NCR are safe from such incidents for the past years.”
On this, PM Modi urge people to stay calm and alert for the possible aftershocks of earthquake. “Tremors were occurs in Delhi and close areas. He tweet, and urge everyone to stay calm and follow safety measures. Authorities are closing watching situation and handle it expertly,” he tweeted. There are many political leaders also tweet, and pray for everyone safety during tremors.
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