A medium-intensity earthquake shook parts of Haryana and the National Capital Region (NCR) on July 10, 2025. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) released a Preliminary Earthquake Report confirming the event, which caused panic among residents but resulted in no immediate reports of structural damage.
๐ Epicenter and Magnitude Details
According to the official NCS data, the earthquake measured Magnitude 4.4 on the Richter scale. The epicenter was pinpointed near Jhajjar, a region that has seen frequent seismic activity in recent years.
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Magnitude: 4.4
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Epicenter: Near Jhajjar, Haryana
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Depth: Shallow (approx. 10 km), which explains why the tremors were felt so strongly over a wide area.
Residents in Jhajjar, Rohtak, Gurugram, and as far as New Delhi reported feeling strong tremors lasting for several seconds. In high-rise societies in Gurugram, people were seen rushing out of their apartments and offices as ceiling fans and furniture shook.
โ ๏ธ Why is this Region Active?
Haryana, particularly the districts bordering Delhi, falls under Seismic Zone IV (High Damage Risk Zone). The region sits atop several active fault lines, including the Mahendragarh-Dehradun Fault, which makes it prone to such tremors.
Authorities have advised citizens to remain calm and follow standard safety protocols, such as the “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” technique, in the event of aftershocks. The local administration in Jhajjar is conducting a precautionary review of older buildings in the district.
