In the wake of a 4.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Jhajjar district in Haryana on Thursday morning, Delhi Metro trains were halted for 2-3 minutes as a precautionary measure, in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), officials confirmed.
The tremor, which occurred at 9:04 AM at a depth of 10 km, sent strong vibrations across Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad, prompting residents to rush out of homes and offices.
Metro passenger Arshad, speaking to ANI, said, “The train stopped around 9:04-9:05 AM. We didn’t feel the tremor inside, but it was clearly a precautionary stop.”
Across the Delhi-NCR region, people reported a sudden jolt.
A Gurugram resident said, “We were having tea when the floor began shaking. I shouted for everyone to get out of the building.” Another local added, “It lasted only a few seconds but felt quite strong.”
In Ghaziabad, a shopkeeper shared, “I was at work when it felt like someone was shaking the shop violently.” A local echoed the concern, saying, “I woke up just as the tremors hit—it was frightening. We need to stay prepared as these are becoming frequent.”
The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) confirmed the epicentre in Jhajjar and posted the coordinates on X.
“EQ of M: 4.4, On: 10/07/2025, 09:04:50 IST, Lat: 28.63 N, Long: 76.68 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Jhajjar, Haryana.”
This follows a similar 4.0 magnitude earthquake on February 17, which also jolted Delhi-NCR early in the morning and led to panic among residents.
Delhi lies in Seismic Zone IV, categorized as a “High Damage Risk Zone” by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority, underlining the region’s susceptibility to moderate to strong earthquakes.
Authorities have urged residents to remain alert and follow safety protocols in the event of aftershocks.
