The morning of February 17, 2025, started with a jolt for Delhi-NCR residents, as a 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck the region at 5:36 AM IST. Buildings trembled, windows rattled, and alarm bells rang for residents who had to rush outside for safety.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!“I had just woken up when I felt the tremors,” said Sunita Devi, a resident of Noida. “I rushed outside with my children and was scared because we didn’t know what to expect next.” The earthquake caused a wave of panic, with people crowding the streets to avoid potential collapse of structures.
Social media was quickly flooded with videos and images of shaking homes and people reporting the quake’s effects. Fortunately, authorities confirmed that no major injuries or damage were reported. Emergency services and safety teams were dispatched, monitoring the situation closely.
Though the quake’s intensity was relatively low, experts pointed out the importance of earthquake preparedness in densely populated areas like Delhi-NCR.
