A mild yet noticeable earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale struck Delhi and its surrounding areas on the morning of Thursday, July 10, 2025. According to the National Centre of Seismology, the tremors were traced to an epicentre located near Jhajjar in Haryana, approximately 10 kilometers beneath the earth’s surface. The shallow depth of the quake made it more likely to be felt across the region, though its moderate magnitude minimized the potential for damage. Residents across Delhi-NCR reported brief shaking, prompting many to step out of buildings as a precaution, though no casualties or infrastructural harm were reported.
Delhi, which lies in seismic Zone IV—one of the country’s most earthquake-prone zones—has historically experienced similar tremors. While earthquakes of magnitude 4–5 are not uncommon in this region, they rarely result in significant damage. In this latest event, emergency services remained on standby, but there was no need for evacuation or rescue operations. Authorities confirmed that the situation remained fully under control and urged citizens not to panic, reminding them to follow earthquake safety protocols in the event of future tremors.
Seismological experts emphasized that while the current quake posed no serious threat, the increasing frequency of low-magnitude quakes in northern India points to the need for constant preparedness. Data from the US Geological Survey shows that Delhi-NCR has not witnessed a quake above magnitude 5 in the last decade, but the urban sprawl, aging infrastructure, and dense population make even minor seismic events a matter of concern. Public awareness campaigns and structural assessments are being encouraged by disaster management agencies to enhance urban resilience in the face of natural calamities.
