New Delhi, July 10 || Strong tremors from an earthquake were felt across Delhi-NCR on Thursday, causing panic among residents in the National Capital, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, and other nearby areas.
According to the National Centre for Seismology, the earthquake was measured to be of 4.4 magnitude on the Richter scale. The epicentre was reported to be in Jhajjar, Haryana.
The tremors were felt around 9:04 am and lasted for a minute. The strong tremors sparked panic as people rushed outside their offices and homes.
No casualties or damage have been reported so far, but authorities are closely monitoring the situation.
Following the quake, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) issued an advisory, urging people to follow the 'dos and don'ts' to ensure their and their family's safety before, during and after an earthquake.
While details of the quake and its effect are awaited, netizens in the Delhi-NCR claimed it to be "the longest earthquake" they have felt in a "very long time."
Although no earthquakes of magnitude 6 or higher have occurred near New Delhi in the past decade, small to moderate tremors do happen occasionally.
A minor earthquake of 2.3 magnitude with an epicentre in South East Delhi struck on June 8. No damage or casualties were reported during this.