Earthquake In Noida Today: Mild Tremors Felt In Noida, NCR

Earthquake In Noida: The tremors, which happened around 2.55 p.m., were powerfully felt in Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurgaon, leading people to leave their offices and homes in search of shelter.

Earthquake in Noida: A major earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 on the Richter scale struck Delhi NCR and its neighbouring areas, causing extensive disruptions and concern among the residents. The quake's epicentre was in Afghanistan's Hindukush area, spreading shockwaves over northern India and neighbouring Pakistan. "Earthquake of Magnitude:6.1, Occurred on 11-01-2024, 14:50:24 IST, Lat: 36.48 & Long: 70.45, Depth: 220 Km ,Location: Afghanistan," National Center for Seismology tweeted. According to the US Geological Survey, the quake of magnitude 6.4 Ritcher stuck at a depth of 206.6 km 44 km SSW of Jurm in Afghanistanat 2:50 pm today.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 on Richter scale hits Afghanistan, tremors felt in North India pic.twitter.com/P3wHPxnVYg

— ANI (@ANI) January 11, 2024

According to NCS, the epicentre of the earthquake was 241 kilometres north-northeast of Kabul, Afghanistan. The earthquake caused widespread concern, with many individuals in Delhi and the National Capital Region experiencing furniture shaking. Several people allegedly rushed out of their homes and workplaces, gripped by fear.

Meanwhile, reports from across the border indicate that powerful earthquakes were also detected in several Pakistani cities. The earthquake had an especially large impact in places near the Afghan border. Local authorities in Pakistan are assessing the damage and preparing for any problems that may develop.

Social media platforms were inundated with posts and updates from eyewitnesses sharing their earthquake experiences. Many people shared videos of the swaying buildings and chaotic events that followed. On Twitter, the hashtag #DelhiEarthquake rapidly became popular, with users sharing information, expressing concern, and providing assistance to those affected.