Earthquake in NCR: 4.9 Magnitude Bhukamp With Chamoli Epicentre Shakes Delhi, Noida

Tremors from an earthquake in NCR were felt across Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad on Tuesday night, around 10:23 pm. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the bhukamp had a magnitude of 4.9 and its epicentre was in Chamoli, Uttarakhand. Several residents stepped out of their homes and offices as a precaution.

Earthquake in NCR: what NCS data shows

• Magnitude: 4.9 on the Richter scale
• Depth: about 13 km
• Epicentre: Chamoli, Uttarakhand (30.103 N, 79.561 E)
• Time: around 10:23 pm on Tuesday
• Status: recorded as Reviewed by NCS

How the Delhi NCR earthquake was felt

People in Noida and Greater Noida reported furniture and ceiling fans shaking for a few seconds. In some areas residents came out of their buildings to open spaces as a precaution. There is no official report of major damage or casualties in Delhi-NCR so far, and the administration and the agencies concerned are monitoring the situation.

Why the Chamoli epicentre was felt so far away

Uttarakhand sits in the Himalayan belt, which is sensitive to seismic activity. The quake was recorded at a depth of about 13 km. A shallow focus means the tremors can travel a long way, which is why a bhukamp centred in Chamoli could be noticed in the NCR. NCS continues to monitor the data, and any aftershock or new update is expected to be shared through the agency.

What to do if an earthquake strikes

• Stay calm and move to an open, safe space if you can do so quickly
• Do not use the lift while you are inside a building
• Keep away from windows, glass and heavy objects that can fall
• Follow updates only from official sources such as NCS and local authorities

Readers in Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad should stay alert for any aftershock and check on elderly family members and neighbours.