People in Delhi and the NCR reported strong tremors after the second quake and rushed out of their offices and high-rise buildings.
Published Oct 03, 2023 | 3:57 PM ⚊ Updated Oct 03, 2023 | 3:58 PM
The earthquake map released by National Center for Seismology. (X)
Two earthquakes of magnitude 4.6 and 6.2 jolted Nepal at an interval of 25 minutes, with strong tremors travelling to Delhi-NCR and parts of north India, the National Centre for Seismology said on Tuesday, 3 October.
An official said the first quake of magnitude 4.6 hit Nepal at a depth of 10 kilometres at 2:25 pm. A stronger quake — magnitude 6.2 — jolted the Himalayan nation at 2.51 pm.
People in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) reported strong tremors after the second quake and rushed out of their offices and high-rise buildings.
Earthquake of Magnitude:6.2, Occurred on 03-10-2023, 14:51:04 IST, Lat: 29.39 & Long: 81.23, Depth: 5 Km ,Location:Nepal for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/rBpZF2ctJG @ndmaindia @KirenRijiju @Indiametdept @Dr_Mishra1966 @Ravi_MoES pic.twitter.com/tOduckF0B9
— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) October 3, 2023
The Delhi Police urged them not to panic.
“We hope you all are safe. Please come out of your buildings to a safe spot, but do not panic. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS! For any emergency help, dial 112,” it said in a post on X.
Hey Delhi people!
We hope you all are safe. Please come out of your buildings to a safe spot, but do not panic.
DO NOT USE ELEVATORS!
For any emergency help, dial 112.#earthquake
— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) October 3, 2023
Tremors were felt in other parts of north India including Chandigarh and Jaipur. The Police control room in Jaipur said there was no information yet about any loss.
Meanwhile, Nepal National Seismological Centre said an earthquake measuring 5.3 magnitude hit western parts of the country on Tuesday afternoon. No loss of life or property has been reported.
The earthquake was recorded with epicentre at Talkot area of Bajhang district, 700 km west of Kathmandu, at 2.40 pm, it said.
The earthquake was also felt in surrounding districts of Bhajang and neighbouring India.
(With PTI inputs)
