Overview
- The National Centre for Seismology reported a magnitude 2.8 earthquake in North Delhi at 08:44 IST at a shallow depth of 5 km, which was widely felt but caused no known injuries or damage.
- A magnitude 5.7 event struck near Leh, Ladakh at 11:51 IST at a depth of about 171 km, and authorities reported no immediate casualties or structural damage.
- Seismologists note that the Ladakh quake’s deep focus typically reduces surface shaking, whereas the Delhi tremor’s shallow depth helped make it more noticeable despite its lower magnitude.
- Pakistan’s seismic agencies and international monitors reported a separate moderate quake felt in Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan, with magnitudes ranging from 5.6 to 5.9 and no major damage reported.
- Delhi remains classified in Zone IV under India’s updated 2025 seismic zoning, underscoring high regional vulnerability that keeps officials focused on preparedness and real-time monitoring.