New Delhi: An earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale with its epicentre in Delhi shook the national capital region on Sunday, prompting panic-stricken Delhiites to rush out of their homes at a time when the country is under the coronavirus lockdown.
The epicentre of the earthquake was in the National Capital Territory – Delhi – itself, and it occurred at the depth of 8 kilometres.
Reports stated that the tremors of the earthquake in Delhi-NCR region were felt for several seconds, and, as a result, many people rushed out of their homes even during the COVID-19 lockdown.
The report stated that the epicentre of the earthquake was located at the following coordinates: Latitude 28.7 N and Longitude 77.2 E.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal immediately tweeted stating that tremors had been felt in Delhi, and enquired about everyone’s safety.
