Earthquake in Delhi: Earthquake occurred silently in Delhi, but people did not know; This area of ​​the capital remained the center

New Delhi: Earthquake tremors were felt in the capital Delhi on Sunday. The earthquake occurred at 4:19 pm. However, earthquake tremors were not felt. Its center was West Delhi and its depth was five kilometers. The intensity of the earthquake was measured at 2 on the Richter scale. The last earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi on January 22 this year. During that time, the epicenter of the earthquake was southern Xinjiang, China, whose intensity was measured at 7.2 on the Richter scale.

Delhi is very sensitive to earthquake

The national capital and NCR region are considered highly sensitive from seismic point of view. Therefore it has been placed in seismic zone four. Scientists say that several fault lines (Delhi Sohna Fault Line, Mathura Fault Line and Delhi-Moradabad Fault Line) pass through Delhi. These are all included in the active fault lines.

How to protect yourself from earthquake

• • As soon as you feel a slight vibration after an earthquake, stand on the road or in an open space outside your home, office or closed building.

• • Remove the gas cylinder and main power switch from the house

• • Do not drive or travel in vehicles.

• • Stand in a safe and covered place.

• Do not stand near any deep place, well, pond, river, sea or weak and old house.