Magnitude 2.9 earthquake jolts Delhi's North District
New Delhi, August 2
An earthquake of magnitude 2.9 jolted Delhi's North District in the early hours of Sunday, according to the National Center for Seismology.
The earthquake occurred at 04:14:01 am IST at a depth of 8 km, with its epicentre located at latitude 28.721 N and longitude 76.957 E.
Sharing the details in a post on X, the NCS said that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 8 kilometres.
"EQ of M: 2.9, On: 02/08/2026 04:14:01 IST, Lat: 28.721 N, Long: 76.957 E, Depth: 8 Km, Location: North District, Delhi," NCS said.
Earthquakes can occur anywhere between the Earth's surface and about 700 kilometres below the surface. For scientific purposes, this earthquake depth range of 0-700 km is divided into three zones: shallow, intermediate, and deep, as per USGS data.
Shallow earthquakes are generally more dangerous than deep earthquakes. This is because the seismic waves from shallow earthquakes have a shorter distance to travel to the surface, resulting in stronger ground shaking and potentially more damage to structures and greater casualties.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Even a small earthquake is a reminder that we all live in a seismically active zone. Building codes and preparedness should be taken seriously, especially in a crowded city like Delhi. Glad it was minor this time.
Didn't feel a thing in South Delhi 😴 But with Delhi's unpredictable weather and now earthquakes, it's like living in a thriller movie! Stay safe everyone 🙏
These minor tremors are a warning bell. Delhi-NCR is in Zone IV, and we must have better disaster management drills in residential societies. Better be prepared than sorry.
Was visiting Delhi from the US when this happened! I slept right through it, didn't feel a thing. My Indian friends said it's a normal occurrence here. Nature keeps us on our toes, I guess!
The NCS is doing good work monitoring these events. This is a good reminder that while 2.9 is minor, we should still follow earthquake safety protocols. Better safe than sorry!
We're in the Himalayas' foothills zone, earthquakes are part of our life. And 2.9 is just a nudge back to sleep! Kudos to the scientists who track these tremors so accurately. 💪