Strong tremors felt In Delhi, NCR

TNN

New Delhi, 17 Nov 2016: Strong tremors woke many in Delhi, and adjoining areas of Gurgaon, Faridabad, Noida and Ghaziabad, with a rude jolt on Thursday morning.

 

The US Geological Survey reports the quake measured 4.2 on the Richter scale.

 

The tremors, which lasted for about one minute, shook Delhi and neighbouring areas in the National Capital Region around 4:30 am.

 

According to the USGS, the epicentre of the earthquake was in Bawal in Haryana’s Rewari district and it was at a depth of 10 kilometres.

 

There was no immediate loss of life and property reported from anywhere.

 

Many people took to Twitter despite the tremors hitting early in the morning.

 

Massive earthquake in Delhi! Felt like the house was shaking for a few seconds.#earthquake #delhi #scaredtodeath