Delhi earthquake: Mild tremors hit nationwide capital

Image Source : PTI Delhi earthquake: Mild tremors hit nationwide capital
A low-intensity earthquake of two.8 magnitudes on the Richter scale struck west Delhi on Thursday morning, stated National Centre for Seismology (NCS). No casualties or harm to properties have been reported to date.

“An earthquake of magnitude 2.8 on the Richter scale occurred in West Delhi at 09:17 today,” stated National Center for Seismology.

Earthquake of Magnitude 2.8 on the Richter scale occurred in West Delhi at 09:17 IST at present: National Center for Seismology

— ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2021

As per NCS, the tremors had been felt round 9:17 am at a depth of 15 kilometres. The epicentre of the earthquake was 8 km northwest (NW) of the nationwide capital, the company stated.

Earthquakes of lower than 5 magnitude are unlikely to trigger large-scale harm, until in case of weak or compromised constructions.

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