New Delhi (NVI): A low-intensity earthquake of magnitude 2.8 on the Richter scale jolted parts of Delhi-NCR this morning.
“An earthquake of magnitude 2.8 on the Richter scale occurred in West Delhi at 09:17 IST today,” National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.
Earthquake of Magnitude:2.8, Occurred on 28-01-2021, 09:17:54 IST, Lat: 28.66 & Long: 77.13, Depth: 15 Km ,Location:West Delhi
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The earthquake, with a depth of 15 kilometres, had the epicentre near West Delhi.
The tremors were felt for a few seconds. There has been no report of any damage to life or property so far.
Frequent earthquakes or tremors have sparked concerns that a bigger quake could strike the national capital region.
-CHK
