Earthquake of magnitude 2.1 hits Delhi

Rozana Spokesman

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A low-intensity earthquake of magnitude 2.1 hit the national capital on Monday, the National Centre for Seismology said.

Earthquake

New Delhi: A low-intensity earthquake of magnitude 2.1 hit the national capital on Monday, the National Centre for Seismology said.

Since April, Delhi-NCR has recorded more than 14 quakes of low and medium intensity.

Delhi is also in close proximity to the Himalayas where several earthquakes of more than magnitude 8 have occurred. Studies reveal that there is possibility of a few major tremors in Himalayan region which can severely affect Delhi-NCR.