At 9:04 AM IST on July 10, 2025, a 4.4‑magnitude earthquake shook the Delhi‑NCR region, with the epicenter in Jhajjar, Haryana, at a depth of around 10 km.
Locations Affected
Tremors were felt strongly across
- Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad
- Some areas of Rajasthan (including Jaipur) and Uttar Pradesh (like Meerut and Baghpat) also experienced shaking .
Duration & Immediate Effects
Residents report the tremors lasting about 10 seconds. There are no confirmed reports of injuries or structural damage yet.
Safety Response
Authorities activated standard safety protocols: Delhi Metro halted trains for precautionary checks for about 2–3 minutes following the tremor.
Alert Systems
Many users noted they didn’t receive an alert on Google’s Earthquake Alert. This service requires specific settings—like location, Wi-Fi, and background location accuracy—to be enabled on Android devices.
Despite being moderate in magnitude
Despite being moderate in magnitude, the quake was impactful because
- It struck near a highly populated urban area.
- At a shallow depth (10 km), enhancing perceived strength,
- And prior monsoon flooding had already put the region on edge.
Don’t panic
- Don’t panic—aftershocks from such tremors are rare, but stay alert.
- If your phone supports earthquake alerts and you haven’t enabled them, consider turning on location, Wi‑Fi, and background location accuracy.
- Review basic safety steps:
- Drop, Cover, and Hold On during tremors.
- Identify safe spots away from windows and heavy furniture.
- Prepare a household safety plan.
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