Early-Morning Earthquake Shakes Delhi-NCR, Residents Jolted From Sleep

Earthquake In Delhi: A massive tremor shook Delhi-NCR early on Monday around 5:35 AM. The epicentre of the earthquake was estimated to be around 14 km from New Delhi and its intensity was 4.0 on the Richter Scale. The tremors were felt in Noida, Gurgaon, and Ghaziabad.

EQ of M: 4.0, On: 17/02/2025 05:36:55 IST, Lat: 28.59 N, Long: 77.16 E, Depth: 5 Km, Location: New Delhi, Delhi.
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— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) February 17, 2025

The impact of the earthquake was not known immediately. WhatsApp Groups of Delhi residents immediately buzzed as people were jolted from their sleep as people started sharing about the incident. They sought to know if it was just them or whether it was a dream.

The Delhi Police posted on X as and urged Delhiites to dial 112 for help if needed.

We hope you all are safe, Delhi !

For any emergency help #Dial112 .#Earthquake

— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) February 17, 2025

The earthquake lasted several seconds as the aftershocks took time to abate.

A passenger waiting for a train at the New Delhi railway station said the ground shook almost as if a train was passing by.

#WATCH | A 4.0-magnitude earthquake jolted the national capital and surrounding areas | A passenger awaiting his train at New Delhi railway station said, “We felt as if any train was running here underground… Everything was shaking.” pic.twitter.com/ZewyBtkQEz

— ANI (@ANI) February 17, 2025

Former Delhi CMs Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi posted about the incident, praying for safety of residents.

I pray for safety of everyone https://t.co/qy1PBOYbN3

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) February 17, 2025

What to do in case of an earthquake?

• If you feel tremors, rush out to safety or take cover under a strong furniture or table in your house and keep your hands on your head, protecting the critical areas.
• If you live in a high-rise building, stay indoors. When the earthquake tremors stop, come down from the building. DO NOT use the elevator.
• When you go down, stand in the open — somewhere far away from buildings, so that if the building collapses, you would be safe.
• Taking the elevator during an earthquake is a bad idea because tremors may trigger a power cut, due to which you can get stuck. Always take the stairs.
• Do not stand under a building, near electric poles, trees, wires, flyovers, bridges, or heavy vehicles.
• If you are driving during an earthquake, then stop the vehicle and stay seated inside. Try to steer the vehicle to an open place.