'Ekdum se hilne laga': Delhi-NCR resident recollects frightening moment earthquake hit

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 on the Richter Scale hit Jhajjar, Haryana, and was felt across Delhi and the NCR.

Updated on: Jul 10, 2025, 10:07:58 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Strong tremors were felt in Delhi and other parts of the National Capital Region (NCR) after an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 on the Richter Scale hit Jhajjar, Haryana. A man recollected the scary moment he was awakened by his house shaking.

A Ghaziabad man shared that he was scared after feeling the tremors from the earthquake that hit Delhi and NCR. (X/@ANI)

“An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 on the Richter Scale hit Jhajjar, Haryana today at 9.04 am IST. Strong tremors felt in Delhi-NCR,” ANI wrote while sharing a video of the man.

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The Ghaziabad local told ANI, “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.”

He also talks about the risk of being in a high-rise building during an earthquake.

What did other eyewitnesses say?

Another man from Gurugram told ANI, “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 individual shared a similar narrative, saying, “For a few seconds, it felt that the ground shook vigorously. All of us rushed out.”

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A passenger travelling by Delhi Metro said that though the trains were stopped, the commuters didn’t feel tremors. “The train stopped around 9.04-9.05 am. We didn't feel (the tremor),” the man told ANI.

Where were the tremors felt?

In addition to Delhi, tremors were felt throughout the National Capital Region (NCR) - Noida, Faridabad, Gururgam, and Ghaziabad. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake had a depth of 10km.

No initial loss of life or property damage from the earthquake has been 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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