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Earthquake in Delhi today: quakes nearby
Check whether an earthquake was reported near Delhi today. Change the search radius to compare nearby epicentres, magnitudes and depths.
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Latest earthquakes
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The last 30 days
- Latest recorded earthquake
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- Earthquakes in the catalogue
- 0USGS
- Magnitude 4.5 or larger
- 0M ≥ 4.5
Earthquakes within 100 km of Delhi. Data from USGS, updated automatically. This is not a warning; official alerts come from national authorities. Times are shown in Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30).
Why Delhi feels earthquakes
Seismic zone IV
Delhi lies in zone IV of India's seismic zoning map (the second-highest of four). Local faults along the Delhi–Haridwar ridge and the Mahendragarh–Dehradun fault produce moderate earthquakes; the strongest nearby in the USGS catalogue was the 1956 Bulandshahr earthquake (M6.7).
Himalayan earthquakes
Large Himalayan earthquakes 200–500 km away, such as Kangra 1905 (M7.9) or the 2015 Nepal earthquake, are felt in Delhi, especially in tall buildings.
Yamuna floodplain soils
Microzonation studies show that soft alluvium along the Yamuna and areas of filled land amplify shaking more than the rocky ridge. Unreinforced or illegally extended buildings are the main risk.
What a felt earthquake in Delhi can tell you
Delhi’s disaster management authority documents a history of shaking from local earthquakes and from larger earthquakes in the Himalaya. A recent event listed near Delhi marks where the earthquake began. To look for a distant event that might have been felt in the city, expand the radius or open the world map.
Compare the time you felt shaking with the reported origin time. The National Center for Seismology is an additional place to check for smaller events or reports that have yet to appear in the USGS catalogue.
Major earthquakes
Notable earthquakes near Delhi in the USGS catalogue (IST dates):
- 6.7mh
- 5.6Mw
- 5.1mb
- 7.9Mw
If an earthquake strikes in Delhi
Drop, cover and hold on. In high-rise apartments, stay inside until shaking stops and do not use lifts; in older buildings, move to open ground afterwards, away from walls and wires.
The National Center for Seismology publishes official reports, including small earthquakes that may not appear in the USGS catalogue.
Frequently asked questions
Was there an earthquake in Delhi today?
The first panel shows the latest earthquake within 100 km of Delhi in the catalogue, in IST. The National Center for Seismology publishes the official record; magnitudes can differ slightly.
I felt shaking in Delhi but it is not listed — why?
Small earthquakes can take a few minutes to appear, and an earthquake felt in Delhi may be more than 100 km away. Widen the radius, compare the time, and check the National Center for Seismology.
Can a big earthquake hit Delhi?
Delhi is in seismic zone IV and can be shaken by local earthquakes and by large Himalayan earthquakes. Neither can be predicted.
Latest known event
Latest known event · Asia/Kolkata
Sources and coverage
Source: USGS · GeoNames · CC BY 4.0 · Natural Earth
The location is the reported epicentre. Offshore context is separate from a position inside a country. Small-event coverage varies by region.
Historical context
The historical catalogue includes USGS M6+ from 1900, M4.5+ from 1970 and delivered events since the project began. It is not a complete record of all small earthquakes.
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