An earthquake of magnitude 4 struck east Indian state of Bihar’s Siwan on Monday (Feb 17) morning, just hours after an early morning temblor of the same intensity shook Delhi and the National Capital Region. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the Bihar quake took place at a depth of 10 kilometres.

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“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,” the National Centre for Seismology posted on X.

In the morning, strong tremors were felt in Delhi and NCR.

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Delhi earthquake

The 4.0-magnitude earthquake jolted New Delhi at 05:36 am local time. Strong tremors were felt in the national capital and the surrounding regions including Noida and Greater Noida. United States Geological Survey (USGS) said that the epicentre was Delhi's Nagloi Jat area.

“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,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X.

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What to do during an earthquake?

Do not panic: One of the most important things to do during an earthquake is to remain calm.

Drop, cover, hold on: During an earthquake, drop to your hands and knees. Make sure to cover your head and neck from any debris falling and crawl under a table or desk for shelter. Hold on to your shelter with one hand.

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Stay away from dangerous areas: Avoid staying close to windows, glass doors, bookshelves, kitchen appliances, cabinets or anything else that may fall during the earthquake.

Watch out for aftershocks: After an earthquake occurs, there is a possibility of aftershocks that may happen minutes or even hours later. Stay alert and be ready to take cover again.

Check for any hazards: Once the shaking stops, wait a minute. After that check for any gas leaks, electrical damages or any fire.

(With inputs from agencies)