NEW DELHI, July 11: – A mild earthquake struck the National Capital Region (NCR) on Friday evening, marking the second tremor felt in Delhi in less than 36 hours, triggering fresh concerns among residents but causing no reported damage or casualties. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the tremor occurred at 7:49 p.m. local time and measured 3.7 on the Richter scale. The epicentre was located near Jhajjar in Haryana, approximately 51 kilometres west of New Delhi. The quake originated at a depth of 10 kilometres below the earth’s surface. The tremor follows a stronger earthquake recorded on Thursday morning, which had measured 4.4 magnitude on the Richter scale. That event was also traced to Jhajjar, specifically three kilometres northeast of the district headquarters. It occurred at 9:04 a.m., sending tremors across Delhi-NCR and neighbouring parts of Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh.
The twin seismic events have stirred anxiety among residents in the region, where seismic activity is typically moderate but unpredictable. Thursday’s quake was widely felt across Haryana’s Rohtak, Gurugram, Panipat, and Hisar districts, as well as Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut. Many residents reported buildings shaking and rushed outdoors in panic during the busy morning hours. No structural damage or injuries were reported in either incident. “Today’s earthquake was of relatively lower intensity, but the back-to-back occurrences are being closely monitored,” an NCS official said, adding that the situation does not currently suggest an escalation but continued vigilance is advised.
Authorities in Jhajjar and surrounding districts have issued advisories urging residents to stay alert and follow standard earthquake safety protocols. Emergency response teams have been placed on standby, although no immediate action was deemed necessary following the Friday tremor.
India’s capital region, lying close to several minor fault lines, is classified under seismic zone IV, indicating a high-risk area for earthquakes. Although major quakes are rare, tremors ranging between magnitude 3.0 to 5.0 are not uncommon and often serve as reminders of the region’s seismic vulnerability.
Friday’s quake, though moderate, caused momentary alarm, with some residents taking to social media to share their experiences. “Felt it again! Two days in a row now. Hope it’s nothing serious,” a user posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The NCS, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, continues to track seismic activity in the region and has assured timely updates. While no immediate aftershocks have been recorded, authorities have urged people to avoid panic and rely on official communication channels for updates.
