NEW DELHI: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 struck the Delhi-NCR on Thursday, causing tremors that were felt across several parts of northern India.The quake shook buildings and prompted residents to rush outdoors, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake had a magnitude of 4.4 and its epicentre was located in Jhajjar, Haryana, at a depth of 10 kilometers.Earlier this year, on February 17, an earthquake shook the Delhi-NCR region. The quake, with a magnitude of 4.0 and a depth of 5 kilometres, struck at 5:36am, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). Strong tremors startled residents, many of whom rushed out of their homes in fear.The NCS reported the epicentre was located 9km east of New Delhi, with coordinates at latitude 28.59°N and longitude 77.16°E. The agency posted the details on X shortly after the quake.Delhi falls under Seismic Zone IV, as per the Delhi Disaster Management Authority. This classification marks the region as a “High Damage Risk Zone,” indicating a significant chance of moderate to strong earthquakes.
