Magnitude 2.9 Earthquake Shakes Delhi's North District

An earthquake measuring 2.9 on the Richter scale struck Delhi's North District at 04:14:01 IST on 2 August 2026. The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported the epicentre at latitude 28.721 N, longitude 76.957 E, with a shallow depth of 8 km. Residents felt light tremors but no damage or casualties were reported.

The event occurred in a region classified as Seismic Zone IV, which is prone to moderate earthquakes. NCS noted that similar tremors were felt in the area during June and earlier in the year, underscoring the area's tectonic sensitivity.