Twin earthquakes rattle Haryana, tremors felt in Delhi

Tremors were felt in Delhi after a 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit Haryana, centering around Jhajjar, on Friday evening. This followed another quake in the state within two days, causing ripples through Delhi and neighboring regions.

According to the National Centre for Seismology, the earthquake occurred at 7:49 pm at a depth of 10 km. Tremors were also noted in Haryana's Rohtak and Bahadurgarh districts.

This seismic activity follows a 4.4 magnitude earthquake that struck near Jhajjar the previous morning, affecting the Delhi-NCR area.

Delhi, situated in Seismic Zone IV, is highly susceptible to earthquakes. The Delhi Disaster Management Authority indicates this zone experiences seismic activity typically between 5 to 6 in magnitude, with occasional quakes reaching 7 to 8. Seismic zoning is an evolving process, subject to adjustments.

The seismic activity in North India, including the Himalayas, is primarily due to the collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates. This tectonic activity, akin to a tensioned spring, eventually releases stored energy, resulting in earthquakes.