Delhi metro trains stop for 2-3 minutes after strong earthquake
Strong tremors were felt in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad and adjoining areas.
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): In the aftermath of the earthquake, Delhi Metro trains were stopped for 2-3 minutes as a precautionary measure, in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Speaking to ANI, a passenger, Arshad, said, "The train stopped around 9.04-9.05 am. We didn't feel (the tremor)."
Meanwhile, people across the Delhi-NCR shared their experience, saying that they felt like someone was shaking the floor vigorously.
A man in Gurugram, Haryana, said, "We were sitting here and having tea when I suddenly felt strong earthquakes. I told everyone to rush out of the building. Everyone rushed out..."
Another person in Gurugram said, "...For a few seconds, it felt that the ground shook vigorously. All of us rushed out..."
Similar reactions also surfaced from the locals of Ghaziabad.
A shopkeeper in Ghaziabad said, "The tremors felt quite strong...I was at a shop when it hit, it felt as if someone was shaking the shop..."
Another local said, "...I had woken up just at the time when there was a jolt. I was scared. There was another earthquake just a few days ago. Delhi-NCR experiences earthquakes quite often. So, we should be mindful of safety and precautions..."
{{/usCountry}}Another local said, "...I had woken up just at the time when there was a jolt. I was scared. There was another earthquake just a few days ago. Delhi-NCR experiences earthquakes quite often. So, we should be mindful of safety and precautions..."
{{/usCountry}}A resident of Delhi said, "I felt the tremors...It was a little scary. We should be mindful of safety when this happens..."
{{/usCountry}}A resident of Delhi said, "I felt the tremors...It was a little scary. We should be mindful of safety when this happens..."
{{/usCountry}}Earlier in the morning, an earthquake of magnitude 4.4 struck Jhajjhar district in Haryana, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
{{/usCountry}}Earlier in the morning, an earthquake of magnitude 4.4 struck Jhajjhar district in Haryana, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
{{/usCountry}}Strong tremors were felt in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad and adjoining areas.
{{/usCountry}}Strong tremors were felt in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad and adjoining areas.
{{/usCountry}}According to NCS, the earthquake struck Jhajjar at 9:04 am at a depth of 10 Km.
{{/usCountry}}According to NCS, the earthquake struck Jhajjar at 9:04 am at a depth of 10 Km.
{{/usCountry}}"EQ of M: 4.4, On: 10/07/2025 09:04:50 IST, Lat: 28.63 N, Long: 76.68 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Jhajjar, Haryana," NCS wrote on X.
{{/usCountry}}"EQ of M: 4.4, On: 10/07/2025 09:04:50 IST, Lat: 28.63 N, Long: 76.68 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Jhajjar, Haryana," NCS wrote on X.
{{/usCountry}}On February 17, a smiliar earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale hit Delhi-NCR at a depth of 5 km, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The strong tremors were felt at 5:36 AM. The sudden jolts prompted residents to rush out of their homes in panic.
"Earthquake of Magnitude: 4.0, Occurred on 17-02-24, 5:36 AM IST, Lat: 28.59°N & Long: 77.16°E, Depth: 5 Km, Location: 9 km E of New Delhi," NCS posted on X.
Delhi is classified as Seismic Zone IV, according to the Delhi Disaster Management Authority. This zone is categorised as a "High Damage Risk Zone" and indicates a high potential for earthquakes of moderate to high intensity. (ANI)
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