New Delhi: A powerful earthquake of magnitude 4.1 has hit the Delhi-NCR Region on Thursday morning, July 10. The quake jolted parts of the city at about 9:04 am, according to the National Center for Seismology.

“EQ of M: 4.4, On: 10/07/2025 09:04:50 IST, Lat: 28.63 N, Long: 76.68 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Jhajjar, Haryana,” the weather forecasting agency said in a social media post.

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EQ of M: 4.4, On: 10/07/2025 09:04:50 IST, Lat: 28.63 N, Long: 76.68 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Jhajjar, Haryana.
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— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) July 10, 2025

Delhi is one of the high-risk earthquake-prone zones in the country, as per India’s seismic zoning map, the city has the second-highest classification in vulnerability to earthquakes.

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Why Is Delhi Vulnerable For Earthquakes?

The capital city has experienced earthquakes and tremors occasionally for years. According to the experts, the dense population, high-rise construction, and unplanned urban sprawl make the city susceptible to serious environmental damage, potentially causing a huge impact in the event of major earthquakes.

The city is also sensitive to earthquakes due to its proximity to the Himalayas, triggering seismic stress and fault lines in the region and making it vulnerable to tremors. Further adding to the seismic activity, the capital region’s position on the Delhi-Haridwar Ridge, an extension of the Aravalli Mountain range, also adds a potential risk factor for earthquakes.