4.5 magnitude earthquake hits Delhi-NCR; epicentre in Nepal

Earthquake. Photo Courtesy: Unsplash

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New Delhi/IBNS: 4.5 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale hit Delhi-NCR on Friday late night.

According to the National Centre for Seismology, the earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale occurred at 23.32 PM and 54 seconds.

The epicentre of the quake was located at 28.84 latitudes and 82.19 longitudes in Nepal at a depth of 10 km.

“Earthquake of Magnitude: 6.4, Occurred on 03-11-2023, 23:32:54 IST, Lat: 28.84 & Long: 82.19, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Nepal,” the agency posted on X, formerly Twitter.

Tremors were also felt at many places in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan in north India.

People rushed out of their homes due to the earthquake.

There have been no reports of any loss of life or property due to the earthquake so far.