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3.2 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Delhi-NCR; Epicentre Near Faridabad, No Damage Reported

Delhi lies in one of the country’s most seismically active regions-Zone IV. This makes the city especially vulnerable to frequent earthquakes.

by Ashmeet Guliani
3.2 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Delhi-NCR; Epicentre Near Faridabad, No Damage Reported

Delhi-NCR experienced mild tremors as a 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit Haryana early Tuesday morning. It struck around 6 am, though thankfully, there were no reports of injuries or damage. However, authorities have urged people to remain alert and prepared. Read on to know more. 

Earthquake Of Magnitude 3.2 Hits Delhi-NCR


Residents of Delhi-NCR once again woke up to mild tremors as an earthquake of magnitude 3.2 hit Faridabad on Tuesday morning. As per a report by The Indian Express, the epicentre of the earthquake was 16 km southwest of Faridabad, Haryana. The National Center for Seismology reported that the quake struck around 6 a.m., rising from a depth of 5 km. No immediate damage has been reported so far. The NCS also confirmed the news on their official X account with a caption that read, “EQ of M: 3.2, On: 22/07/2025 06:00:28 IST, Lat: 28.29 N, Long: 77.21 E, Depth: 5 Km, Location: Faridabad, Haryana.”

It should also be noted that, on July 10, an earthquake of magnitude 4.4 had also jolted Delhi and nearby areas, as per a report by The Indian Express. The epicentre of that quake was near Jhajjar in Haryana, with strong tremors felt across the NCR. The National Centre for Seismology stated that the earthquake originated about 10 km below the surface, making it a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes generally have a greater potential to cause damage, but the magnitude in this case was not strong enough, and no damage was reported. 

Also Read: Strong Tremors Felt Across Delhi, Noida And Gurgaon After 4.4 Magnitude Earthquake; No Casualties So Far

Delhi Lies In A Seismically Active Zone

Earthquakes in Delhi have become more frequent in recent years. The region has recorded several earthquakes with magnitudes above 4. The city is prone to quakes because it falls in Zone IV, which is one of the highly seismically active areas in India. 

Furthermore, Delhi and its neighbouring regions lie above a complex system of active geological fault lines. It includes Mahendragarh-Dehradun Fault, the Delhi-Haridwar Ridge, the Delhi-Sargodha Ridge, and others. Both local fault movements and the ongoing collision between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates influence tectonic activity in this region. 

Also Read: Andaman Sea Jolted By 4.7 Magnitude Tremor: Third Earthquake Reported On Monday

People should remain alert and prepared, even though the earthquake was not very strong. 

Cover Image Courtesy: Canva Pro/ Daciana Cristina and Freepik/ Petrovich9 (Representative Image)

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First Published: July 22, 2025 12:37 PM