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3.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Faridabad, Rattles Delhi-NCR

The shallow magnitude-3.2 quake highlights ongoing tectonic stress release along a major fault.

According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the quake was shallow, with a depth of 5km, and was recorded at 6am on Tuesday. (Shutterstock/representative image)
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Earthquake In Faridabad

Overview

  • The National Centre for Seismology recorded the tremor at 6:00 am IST on July 22 with its epicentre in Faridabad at a depth of 5 km (28.29°N, 77.21°E).
  • Residents across Delhi-NCR felt the shaking but no casualties or property damage have been reported.
  • This event follows a cluster of moderate quakes near Delhi earlier in July, including magnitude 4.4 and 3.7 shocks in Jhajjar.
  • Seismologists link the tremors to stress release along the Mahendragarh-Dehradun Fault and warn they reflect the area’s ongoing tectonic activity.
  • Authorities emphasize Delhi-NCR’s Seismic Zone IV classification and urge continued preparedness and adherence to strengthened building codes.