Delhi and its neighbouring areas woke up to an earthquake of 4.0-magnitude. The National Centre for Seismology said that tremors were felt across north India, with Delhi as the epicentre. The early morning earthquake sparked a meme fest on social media with many users saying they woke up without an alarm today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the residents of Delhi and nearby areas to \”stay calm\” and follow safety precautions. Delhi is prone to earthquakes as it is located in a high seismic zone (zone IV) of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) seismic zonation map. The Delhi Police said, \”We hope you all are safe, Delhi!\” It also urged citizens to call on the emergency 112 helpline for emergencies.Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world on the NDTV News app. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details.
