A 4.9-magnitude earthquake centred in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, shook Delhi-NCR and several parts of north India at 10.23pm on Tuesday, prompting residents to leave buildings and gather outside. The National Centre for Seismology said the earthquake occurred at a depth of 13 kilometres below the ground. Initial information indicated that no damage had been reported from the affected areas.
Tremors were felt across Delhi and the National Capital Region, as well as in parts of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, according to a report by Jagran – New Delhi. Residents, including people living in high-rise buildings in Delhi-NCR, reported feeling the ground and structures shake late at night.
The timing of the earthquake added to the sense of alarm. The tremors struck at 10.23pm, when many residents were preparing to sleep. Some people came out of their homes after feeling the movement, while others shared their experiences on social media.
The earthquake’s epicentre was identified in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. The National Centre for Seismology recorded its magnitude as 4.9 on the Richter scale and its depth as 13 kilometres. These details place the event in the Himalayan region while explaining why tremors were experienced far beyond the epicentre, including in the national capital region.
Delhi-NCR’s extensive concentration of apartment towers means that residents on upper floors can experience earthquake movement more noticeably than people at ground level. The immediate concern after such an event is whether buildings, roads, utilities or other public infrastructure have suffered damage. The initial report available after Tuesday night’s tremors said there was no information about damage.
The affected area extended across state boundaries. Apart from Delhi and its surrounding urban districts, tremors were reported in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, while the earthquake was located in Uttarakhand. This spread underlines the regional reach of seismic events originating in the Himalayan belt, although the supplied report did not provide details of the intensity recorded at individual locations.
The report also referred to residents in Uttarakhand leaving their homes after feeling the tremors. It did not provide a district-wise assessment of buildings, roads, bridges, power networks or water infrastructure. No official damage assessment beyond the initial absence of reported losses was included in the available information.
The National Centre for Seismology’s measurements provide the first confirmed details of the event: a magnitude of 4.9, an epicentre in Chamoli, a depth of 13 kilometres and an occurrence time of 10.23pm. Authorities and local administrations would need to assess affected areas for any delayed reports of structural or infrastructure damage.
