An earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale struck Siwan in Bihar on Monday morning, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The tremors were felt at 8:02 AM at a depth of 10 km.
The NCS shared the details on social media: “EQ of M: 4.0, On: 17/02/2025 08:02:08 IST, Lat: 25.93 N, Long: 84.42 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Siwan, Bihar.”
Earlier on Monday, a similar earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 hit Delhi-NCR at a depth of 5 km. The tremors were felt at 5:36 AM, prompting residents in the region to rush out of their homes in panic.
Following the earthquake in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged residents to stay calm and follow safety guidelines. He also advised people to stay alert for potential aftershocks, posting on social media: “Tremors were felt in Delhi and nearby areas. Urging everyone to stay calm and follow safety precautions, staying alert for possible aftershocks. Authorities are keeping a close watch on the situation.”
