Mild Earthquake Tremors Felt in Delhi; No Damage Reported

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Moneycontrol•19-01-2026, 10:32
Mild Earthquake Tremors Felt in Delhi; No Damage Reported
- •A mild earthquake of magnitude 2.8 struck North Delhi at 8:44 AM on January 19, 2026.
- •The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported the epicenter was 5 km deep in North Delhi.
- •No loss of life or property was reported due to the low intensity of the tremor.
- •Earlier, an earthquake of magnitude 3.5 occurred in Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, on January 13.
- •Delhi-NCR is in Seismic Zone-IV, a high-risk zone, making it vulnerable to earthquakes.
Why It Matters: A mild 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit North Delhi with no reported damage, highlighting the region's seismic vulnerability.
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