Earthquake hits Delhi-NCR, Twitter share videos of what they felt

Soon after the earthquake, people took to Twitter to share how they felt the tremors.

Updated on: Apr 12, 2020, 20:42:39 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR), on Sunday evening, felt a mild earthquake. Measuring 3.5 on the Richter Scale, the earthquake had its epicentre near Delhi’s Sonia Vihar area, according to National Center for Seismology under the ministry of earth sciences.

Soon after the occurrence, people also took to Twitter to share how they felt the tremors. (Twitter/@DherajMena)

NDRG DG Satya Narayan Pradhan also took to Twitter to share details about the tremors. He tweeted about the epicentre, depth, and the region of occurrence.

Soon after the occurrence, people also took to Twitter to share how they felt the tremors. Some also captured videos of swinging fans or ripples in water kept in glasses or other utensils.

“First time ever I feel the #earthquake in my life. I was on bed and it was just like someone moved my bed. How many of you feel this Earthquake in Delhi and NCR. Look at the fan of my room in New Delhi,” wrote a Twitter user and shared a video:

With a shocked emoji, this is what another Twitter user shared::

Another person also shared a video of a how a fan inside their house was shaking:

Someone shared a video of the impact of the earthquake on a glass of water:

A Twitter user from Rohini shared this video:

Hundreds of people are tweeting after the earthquake rocked Delhi and neighbouring areas of NCR. In fact, the hashtag #earthquake is also trending on Twitter after people started posting using it.

In the earthquake that hit Delhi-NCR no immediate damages were reported.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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