Delhi earthquake | Why did the normal earthquake give a strong shock? Government warned of possible shocks, Prime Minister appealed to Delhiites to ‘remain calm’

The morning of Delhi was very scared. In the early hours, the bright jerk shook the people of Delhi. Earthquake in Delhi4.0 has come in intensity but this earthquake shook everyone. The earth trembled for several seconds with a loud voice. Tej-tej tremors assured people. People ran out of the house to save their lives. Explaining his experience among Delhiites, he said that he did not see such an earthquake before today.According to the National Center for Sisamology (NCS), the 4.0 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale occurred at 5:36 am Indian time, which was in Dhaula Kuan in Delhi.

 

A 4.0 -intensity earthquake is considered moderate (normal), but due to its shallow depth and densely populated areas, its effect was felt stronger than normal. In the city where there is a center of earthquake, earthquake tremors are with a loud and loud sound. Because seismic waves cover a short distance before reaching the structures, which increases the vibration. Delhi, which comes in the seismic region IV, is prone to moderate to strong earthquakes, making local vibrations more pronounced. Experts noted that buildings, especially high buildings, move more due to their design, which increases the intensity of vibration.

 

 

 

Prime Minister Modi also assured the people that the officials concerned are constantly monitoring the situation. Soon after Prime Minister Modi’s warning about possible shocks, Union Science Minister Jitendra Singh spoke on X and said: “… it is advisable to remain calm and adopt safety precautions and preparations for possible shocks.”

According to the National Center for Sismology, the nodal agency of the Central Government, which monitored the activities of the earthquake and conducts earthquake research in the country, a 4.0 magnitude earthquake occurred in Delhi and NCR region, including other places including Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad. . According to the National Center for Sisamology, the earthquake center was in Dhaula Kuan in New Delhi and the earthquake came at a depth of 5 km.An official confirmed that the epicenter of the earthquake was near Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in Dhaula Kuan, saying that a big sound was heard during the earthquake.

 

Earthquake tremors remained for a few seconds. However, many people in the national capital came out of their homes and tall buildings as earthquake tremors caused panic among the residents. A resident of Ghaziabad told news agency ANI, “The earthquakes were very strong. I never felt so before. The whole building was shaking.” According to a report by news agency ANI, a seller at New Delhi railway station recalled the chaos, saying that his customers started “screaming” because everything started to “move”.Another passenger waiting at New Delhi railway station told ANI, “We felt as if a train was running underground here … everything was moving.”

 

No casualties or losses have been reported yet.Delhi Police contacted people on X and said: “We hope you all are safe, Delhi!” It also urged citizens to call the emergency helpline 112 for an emergency. “