Earthquake Tremors Rattle Delhi-NCR For Second Consecutive Day, Epicentre In Haryana’s Jhajjar

Residents of Delhi-NCR felt earthquake tremors for the second day in a row on Friday evening, as a mild quake struck Haryana’s Jhajjar district, once again emerging as the epicentre.

According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), a magnitude 3.7 earthquake hit Jhajjar at 7:49 PM IST. The tremor originated at a depth of 10 km, with coordinates 28.68°N latitude and 76.72°E longitude.

The NCS confirmed the seismic activity in a post on X (formerly Twitter):

“EQ of M: 3.7, On: 11/07/2025 19:49:43 IST, Lat: 28.68 N, Long: 76.72 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Jhajjar, Haryana.”

Friday’s tremor follows a stronger magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck the same region on Thursday morning, with tremors felt widely across Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut, and parts of western Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, including Rohtak, Panipat, and Hisar.

Thursday's quake struck at 9:04 AM, with the epicentre located 3 km northeast of Jhajjar and 51 km west of Delhi, also at a depth of 10 km.

The back-to-back tremors prompted many residents across Delhi-NCR to take to social media, reporting mild shaking and brief moments of panic. No immediate reports of damage or casualties have emerged from either incident.

This is not the first time Delhi-NCR has experienced seismic activity in recent months. On February 17, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 9 km east of New Delhi at 5:36 AM, prompting early morning panic as people rushed outdoors. That quake had a shallower depth of just 5 km.

Dr. Eilia Jafar, Humanitarian Professional, said: "The recent tremor in Delhi is a reminder of the ongoing risks associated with living in a high seismic zone. Over the past two decades, India has developed frameworks and training programs aimed at improving earthquake preparedness. However, there are still gaps in enforcement of building codes, structural safety checks, and public awareness."

She added: "In regions like Delhi-NCR, where population density is high, these gaps increase the risk during seismic events. The earthquake in Myanmar earlier this year demonstrated the consequences of limited preparedness and weak infrastructure. Preparedness is not about predicting when an earthquake will occur, but about taking practical steps to reduce impact, ensuring buildings meet safety standards, conducting regular drills, and maintaining functional emergency systems. These are achievable measures. Strengthening them should remain a consistent priority."

Delhi in Seismic Zone IV

Delhi falls under Seismic Zone IV, classified as a “High Damage Risk Zone” by the Bureau of Indian Standards. This classification means the region is susceptible to moderate to strong earthquakes, making structural safety and early-warning systems critical for preparedness.

While Friday’s tremor was relatively minor, repeated seismic activity in recent months has heightened awareness and concern about the region’s vulnerability to more intense quakes in the future