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Strong Quake Of 4.7 Magnitude Jolts Delhi, Nearby Areas

The Delhi-NCR has experienced over a dozen earthquakes in the past three months.

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Strong Quake Of 4.7 Magnitude Jolts Delhi, Nearby Areas
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An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 jolted Alwar district in Rajasthan on Friday, tremors of which were felt in parts of north India including Delhi-NCR, the National Centre for Seismology said.

According to the NCS, the quake occurred at 7 p.m. at a depth of 35 kilometres.

The tremors of the quake were also felt in Delhi-NCR, triggering panic among people.

There were no immediate reports of loss of life or property

The Delhi-NCR has been identified as the second highest seismic hazard zone (Zone IV).

The Delhi-NCR has experienced over a dozen earthquakes in the past three months. Of these tremors, the May 29 Rohtak earthquake had the magnitude of 4.6.

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