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Earthquake In Delhi: 4.9-Magnitude Quake Jolts Uttarakhand’s Chamoli, Tremors Felt Across NCR

Earthquake in Delhi

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Delhi-NCR was shaken by earthquake tremors on Tuesday night, October 6, after a 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district. The tremors were felt across Delhi as well as parts of the National Capital Region, including Noida and Gurugram, leaving several residents startled and prompting some to step out of their homes.

Earthquake Tremors Felt Across Delhi-NCR

According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at around 10:15 PM, with its epicentre in Chamoli, Uttarakhand. The quake was recorded at a depth of 13 kilometres.

The tremors were reported from several parts of Delhi and NCR shortly after the earthquake. Residents also reported feeling the shaking in other parts of northern India, including Haryana, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.

Several people took to social media to describe the experience, with some reporting that furniture and buildings appeared to shake. Videos and posts also showed residents gathering outside their homes and in open areas following the tremors.

According to India Today, the earthquake was initially reported as measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale, but the NCS later put the magnitude at 4.9.

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Where Was The Earthquake’s Epicentre?

The epicentre of Tuesday night’s earthquake was in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, at a depth of 13 kilometres. The region is part of the seismically active Himalayan belt, where earthquakes are not uncommon.

While the epicentre was not in Delhi, the tremors travelled across northern India and were strong enough to be felt in the capital and neighbouring NCR cities.

As of the latest reports, there were no reports of casualties or major damage following the earthquake. The 4.9-magnitude quake was classified as a light earthquake by India Today.

The tremors, however, were enough to cause concern among residents, particularly those living in high-rise buildings across Delhi-NCR.

Tuesday also saw another earthquake in India, with a separate 4.5-magnitude quake recorded in Assam’s Nagaon district earlier in the morning.

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FAQs

Where was the earthquake's epicentre?

The earthquake's epicentre was in Chamoli, Uttarakhand.

Were tremors felt in Delhi-NCR?

Yes, tremors from the earthquake were felt across parts of Delhi-NCR.

What magnitude was the earthquake?

Tashika Tyagi: Tashika Tyagi is a Sub-Editor at Curly Tales with 8 years of experience covering food, travel, lifestyle, fashion, entertainment, and pop culture. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from IMS, Noida. When she’s not scouting new places to eat or explore, you’ll find her experimenting with Instagram recipes in the kitchen or happily binge-watching a K-drama.