Earthquake tremors felt in Delhi-NCR as 5.8 quake rocks Pakistan

Earthquake tremors were felt across the national capital on Wednesday afternoon following a 5.8 magnitude quake on the richer scale hit Pakistan at 12:58 (IST).

The quake, which occurred at a depth of 33 km, caused mild tremors across Delhi and much of North India, including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir. Tremors were also reported in Islamabad, Lahore, and even Afghanistan.

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This marks the second instance in two weeks of mild tremors affecting Delhi and its surrounding areas. Previously, on August 29, a magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred in Afghanistan at a depth of 255 km.

Social media videos captured the brief tremors, showing ceiling fans, chairs, and other objects shaking. A user from Bikaner, Rajasthan, commented on the “major tremors felt in Delhi NCR.”

Delhi’s susceptibility to earthquakes is due to its location in an active seismic zone near the Himalayas. The country is divided into four seismic zones, with Zone V being the most active. Delhi is situated in seismic Zone IV.

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Meanwhile, Delhi has witnessed a surge in earthquakes over the past few decades.

The most significant seismic event was recorded on July 27, 1960. The incident, registered at a magnitude of 5.6 on the Richter scale, led to partial damage of several buildings.

Fast forward to 2023, and Capital’s encounters with seismic tremors continue. Fortunately, the recent tremors were of mild intensity, causing no casualties or property damage, unlike the impactful one of 1960.

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