Why did residents hear a loud sound during the earthquake in Delhi?

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Tremors of magnitude 4.0 hit Northern India early Monday, with Delhi experiencing the quake at 5.36 am and Bihar at 8.02 am. The epicentre was at Jheel Park in Dhaula Kuan, Delhi. Residents reported a loud noise due to the shallow depth of the quake. Delhi, under Seismic Zone IV, faces frequent tremors, and authorities urged...

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Published on February 17, 2025 - 03:28

Delhi NCR Earthquake: Strong Tremors Shake Capital, 4.0 Magnitude Quake Strike Dhaula Kuan At Dawn

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck Delhi NCR early Monday morning at 5:36 am, with the epicentre near Dhaula Kuan. Strong tremors were felt across the capital and surrounding areas, prompting residents to rush outdoors. Prime Minister Modi urged people to stay alert for aftershocks. The National Center for Seismology confirmed the quake occurred at a depth of five kilometres. Emergency services are on standby, and Delhi Police shared helpline details for assistance. Reports indicate a loud sound accompanied the tremors, adding to the panic in high-rise buildings across Noida and Ghaziabad. #DelhiEarthquake #EarthquakeAlert #SeismicActivity #DelhiNCR #TremorsInDelhi #DhaulaKuan #EarthquakeLive #BreakingNews #NCS #DisasterResponse #EarthquakeSafety #DelhiNews #SeismicAlert #Tremors #DelhiWeather #NaturalDisasters #NoidaNews #PMModi #DelhiPolice #EarthquakePreparedness

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