A 4.9 Magnitude earthquake hit Uttarakhand’s Chamoli on Tuesday night, with its tremors felt in the Delhi-NCR region.

The depth of the earthquake was noted to be 13 kilometres, according to the National Center for Seismology, which characterised its status as reviewed.

Nearby seismicity (Credits: National Center for Seismology)

Delhi-NCR has experienced several noticeable earthquakes this year.

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On January 19, 2026, a mild 2.8-magnitude earthquake struck New Delhi, with its epicentre in North Delhi at a shallow depth of about five kilometres. Brief tremors were felt across parts of the capital, but no damage was reported.

On April 3, 2026, tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan. The epicentre was near Darawan, and mild shaking was also reported in Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir and Kargil. No casualties or property damage were immediately reported.

EQ of M: 4.9, On: 06/10/2026 22:23:13 IST, Lat: 30.103 N, Long: 79.561 E, Depth: 13 Km, Location: Chamoli, Uttarakhand.


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And on June 27 a stronger 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan, causing tremors in Delhi-NCR and other parts of northern India. The National Centre for Seismology placed its depth at approximately 215 kilometres.

What to do during earthquake

Here is a quick refresher from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on how to stay safe when the ground shakes.

If you’re indoors:

• Drop, cover and hold on. Get down on the floor, take shelter under sturdy furniture and hold on until the shaking stops.
• If there is no shelter nearby, crouch in an inside corner and shield your head and face with your arms.
• Keep away from windows, glass, exterior walls and anything that could topple, such as shelves or light fixtures.
• If you are in bed, stay there and cover your head with a pillow. If a heavy fixture hangs above you, move carefully to a safer spot.
• Use a doorway only if it is close by and structurally strong.
• Stay inside until the shaking stops completely. Most injuries happen when people try to move around or rush out during a quake.
• Be prepared for power cuts, and for fire alarms and sprinklers to go off.

If you’re outdoors:

• Stay where you are, but move away from buildings, trees, poles and wires that could collapse or fall.
• Remain in the open until the shaking ends. Many injuries occur near exterior walls and exits because of falling debris.

If you’re in a vehicle:

• Pull over as soon as it is safe, avoiding overpasses, power lines and buildings.
• Stay inside the vehicle until the shaking stops.
• Afterwards, drive carefully and avoid damaged roads and bridges.

If you’re trapped under debris:

• Do not light matches or kick up dust.
• Cover your mouth with a piece of clothing.
• Signal for help by tapping on a pipe or wall, or by blowing a whistle. Shout only as a last resort, since it can make you inhale dust.