A strong earthquake hit Delhi early this morning and the tremors were felt across north India. The epicentre was in Delhi, near the Durgabhai Deshmukh College of Special Education in Dhaula Kuan, suggest reports. It sparked panic and forced the residents of high-rise buildings in the neighbouring cities of Noida and Ghaziabad to evacuate as well. Prime Minister Narendra Modi soon appealed to the residents to stay calm and follow the safety protocols.Such earthquakes are not unusual in Delhi due to its geographic location. The city has frequently witnessed such tremors in the past – in 2020, at least three earthquakes above 3.0 magnitude hit the national capital, followed by a dozen aftershocks. However, there is nothing to worry about Saturday’s earthquake, asserted NCS director OP Mishra, stating that it was not caused due to any plate collision. The agency says that though the city cannot rule out a possible disaster, it can sustain strong tremors because of its \”peculiar\” geological setting.
A strong earthquake hit Delhi early this morning and the tre….
