NEW DELHI: A medium-intensity earthquake of magnitude 3.5 with epicentre in Delhi shook the region on Sunday evening, prompting panic-stricken people to rush out of their homes.
According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the quake occurred at 5.45 pm.
“Its epicentre was in Wazirabad in northeast Delhi at the depth of 8 kilometres,” J L Gautam, Head (Operations), NCS said.
The tremors were also felt in neighbouring Noida, Ghaziabad and Faridabad.
Of the five seismic zones, Delhi falls under the fourth zone.
There was no immediate report of any damage. (AGENCIES)
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