Earthquake Tremors Felt Across Delhi-NCR Following 4.9 Magnitude Quake in Uttarakhand
An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale struck Chamoli, Uttarakhand, sending strong tremors across the Delhi-NCR region and causing residents to briefly rush out. The National Centre for Seismology confirmed that the seismic activity originated in Uttarakhand. There were no immediate reports of any major property damage, structural incidents, or casualties.
Strong earthquake tremors were felt across the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) on Tuesday night, October 6, prompting residents to briefly rush out of buildings. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), an earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale struck Chamoli in Uttarakhand at 10:22 PM Indian Standard Time (IST), with its epicenter located in the hill state.
Details of the Seismic Activity
The tremors rattled several parts of the national capital and neighboring areas late Tuesday evening. The National Centre for Seismology confirmed that the seismic activity originated in Uttarakhand. While the sudden shaking caused concern among locals in high-rise apartments and residential neighborhoods across Delhi-NCR, there were no immediate reports of any major property damage, structural incidents, or casualties. Earthquake in Jammu and Kashmir: 3.2 Magnitude Quake Hits Pulwama District, Shakes Valley.
Earthquake Tremors Felt in Delhi-NCR
EQ of M: 4.9, On: 06/10/2026 22:23:13 IST, Lat: 30.103 N, Long: 79.561 E, Depth: 13 Km, Location: Chamoli, Uttarakhand.
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Monitoring and Safety Responses
Local authorities and disaster management cells are closely monitoring the situation following the late-night jolt. Seismological departments continue to evaluate data from the region. Residents in seismic-prone zones like Delhi-NCR are routinely advised to stay calm, move away from heavy objects or glass windows during initial shaking, and use open stairwells rather than elevators if evacuation becomes necessary.
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