A low-intensity earthquake of magnitude 2.8 struck Delhi on Monday morning. As per the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the tremors were felt at around 8:44 am. The epicentre of the earthquake was in North Delhi and took place at a depth of 5 km, it stated. "EQ of M: 2.8, On: 19/01/2026 08:44:16 IST, Lat: 28.86 N, Long: 77.06 E, Depth: 5 Km, Location: North Delhi, Delhi," the NCS added.
Earthquake in Uttarakhand
Earlier on January 13, a mild earthquake of magnitude 3.5 struck near Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand, causing people to rush out of their homes, according to officials.
According to the District Disaster Management Office, the magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck at 7.25 am. The epicentre was near Kapkot town, about 30 kilometres from the Bageshwar district headquarters. Bageshwar District Disaster Management Officer Shikha Suyal said there have been no reports of loss of life or property.
Delhi is prone to earthquakes
It is worth noting here that the national capital is prone to earthquakes and falls in Zone IV of seismically active areas of the country, which is the second-highest category.
In recent years, the Delhi-NCR has witnessed several magnitude 4 earthquakes. In 2022, a 4.1-magnitude earthquake hit Delhi’s neighbouring state, Haryana. It was a shallow quake but did not cause much damage to the state. It is significant to note that Delhi has not recorded an earthquake above magnitude 5 in the last 10 years, according to data from the US Geological Survey.
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