Delhi earthquake triggers panic, residents rush out of their homes | Photos

Published on Feb 17, 2025 08:48 am IST

Delhi earthquake: The epicentre was near Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in Dhaula Kuan, an official told PTI.

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Delhi-NCR was jolted awake on Monday by powerful tremors from a magnitude 4.0 earthquake. There were no immediate reports of major damage, but terrified residents rushed outside as buildings shook.(X (PTI)) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 17, 2025 08:48 am IST

Delhi-NCR was jolted awake on Monday by powerful tremors from a magnitude 4.0 earthquake. There were no immediate reports of major damage, but terrified residents rushed outside as buildings shook.(X (PTI))

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The US Geological Survey said the quake struck at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres (6 miles).(X (@drmmeena83)) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 17, 2025 08:48 am IST

The US Geological Survey said the quake struck at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres (6 miles).(X (@drmmeena83))

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to follow "safety precautions" and stay alert to "possible aftershocks".(X (PTI)) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 17, 2025 08:48 am IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to follow "safety precautions" and stay alert to "possible aftershocks".(X (PTI))

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The epicentre was near Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in Dhaula Kuan, an official told PTI.(X (PTI)) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 17, 2025 08:48 am IST

The epicentre was near Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in Dhaula Kuan, an official told PTI.(X (PTI))

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The strong tremors triggered by the earthquake prompted residents of several high-rise buildings in Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad to rush out. (X (@drmmeena83)) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 17, 2025 08:48 am IST

The strong tremors triggered by the earthquake prompted residents of several high-rise buildings in Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad to rush out. (X (@drmmeena83))

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