An earthquake of magnitude 4 occurred early on Monday in New Delhi, and its epicenter was located near the outskirts of the Indian capital.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred at 05:36 (00:06 GMT) shortly after sunrise, at a depth of only 10 kilometers. There is currently no information about significant damage, but frightened residents fled from buildings.
The police issued a message on social media, expressing hope for the safety of all. A contact number was also provided for communication in case of necessity. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to follow safety measures and remain vigilant due to possible aftershocks.
Earthquakes regularly occur in northern India, where the Indian tectonic plate interacts with the Eurasian plate.
