In the early morning of Monday February 17th, 2025, a shallow M4.2 earthquake hit under land 8 kilometer from Karol Bāgh in India. The earthquake struck near a very densely populated region.
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Earthquake Summary
The earthquake struck on land in India, 8 kilometer (5 mi) west of Karol Bāgh in Delhi. The center of this earthquake had a very shallow depth of 10 km. Shallow earthquakes usually have a larger impact than earthquakes deep in the earth.
| Date and Time: | Feb 17, 2025 05:36 (Kolkata Time) - Feb 17, 2025 00:06 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 8 km west of Karol Bāgh, Delhi, India. Coordinates 28°38'34"N 77°6'23"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 4.2 Detected by 10 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.166 . |
| Depth: | 10 km (6 mi) A very shallow depth. |
| Tsunami Risk: | Tsunami very unlikely While this was a shallow earthquake, it appears to have occurred under land with a magnitude not strong enough to cause tsunami's. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Nearby towns and cities
This earthquake may have been felt in India . The closest significant population center near the earthquake is Nāngloi Jāt in Delhi, India. Nāngloi Jāt is located 6 kilometer (4 mi) south-east of the epicenter.
Major cities near this earthquake: Delhi is located 12 km to the east. Najafgarh is located 13 km to the west-southwest. Rohini is located 12 km to the north-northwest.
The table below provides an overview of all places in proximity of today's earthquake.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 6 km (4 mi) NW from epicenter |
Nāngloi Jāt Delhi, India. |
| 8 km (5 mi) E from epicenter |
Karol Bāgh Delhi, India. |
| 12 km (7 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Rohini Delhi, India. |
| 12 km (7 mi) E from epicenter |
New Delhi Delhi, India. |
| 12 km (7 mi) E from epicenter |
Delhi Delhi, India. |
| 13 km (8 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Najafgarh Delhi, India. |
| 18 km (11 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Bahādurgarh Haryana, India. |
| 18 km (11 mi) N from epicenter |
Alīpur Delhi, India. |
| 19 km (12 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Bawāna Delhi, India. |
| 20 km (12 mi) SE from epicenter |
Deoli Delhi, India. |
| 22 km (14 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Gurgaon Haryana, India. |
| 22 km (14 mi) NE from epicenter |
Loni Uttar Pradesh, India. |
| 23 km (14 mi) N from epicenter |
Narela Delhi, India. |
| 23 km (14 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Noida Uttar Pradesh, India. |
| 30 km (19 mi) NE from epicenter |
Khekra Uttar Pradesh, India. |
| 32 km (20 mi) NW from epicenter |
Kharkhauda Haryana, India. |
| 33 km (21 mi) E from epicenter |
Ghāziābād Uttar Pradesh, India. |
| 33 km (21 mi) SE from epicenter |
Faridabad Haryana, India. |
| 35 km (22 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Bāghpat Uttar Pradesh, India. |
| 40 km (25 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Sonīpat Haryana, India. |
| 41 km (25 mi) E from epicenter |
Dāsna Uttar Pradesh, India. |
| 41 km (25 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Murādnagar Uttar Pradesh, India. |
| 44 km (27 mi) W from epicenter |
Jhajjar Haryana, India. |
| 44 km (27 mi) S from epicenter |
Sohna Haryana, India. |
| 45 km (28 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Greater Noida Uttar Pradesh, India. |
| 45 km (28 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Dādri Uttar Pradesh, India. |
| 48 km (30 mi) SW from epicenter |
Pataudi Haryana, India. |
| 50 km (31 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Tāoru Haryana, India. |
| 53 km (33 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Baraut Uttar Pradesh, India. |
| 54 km (34 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Bhiwadi Rajasthan, India. |
| 54 km (34 mi) E from epicenter |
Pilkhua Uttar Pradesh, India. |
| 58 km (36 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Rohtak Haryana, India. |
| 59 km (37 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Palwal Haryana, India. |
| 62 km (39 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Sikandarābād Uttar Pradesh, India. |
| 66 km (41 mi) E from epicenter |
Hāpur Uttar Pradesh, India. |
| 67 km (42 mi) E from epicenter |
Gulāothi Uttar Pradesh, India. |
| 67 km (42 mi) N from epicenter |
Samālkha Haryana, India. |
| 68 km (42 mi) NW from epicenter |
Gohāna Haryana, India. |
| 69 km (43 mi) SW from epicenter |
Rewāri Haryana, India. |
| 69 km (43 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Meerut Uttar Pradesh, India. |
| 75 km (47 mi) NE from epicenter |
Sardhana Uttar Pradesh, India. |
| 78 km (48 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Bulandshahr Uttar Pradesh, India. |
| 82 km (51 mi) W from epicenter |
Charkhi Dādri Haryana, India. |
| 84 km (52 mi) N from epicenter |
Kairāna Uttar Pradesh, India. |
| 84 km (52 mi) N from epicenter |
Pānīpat Haryana, India. |
| 85 km (53 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Khurja Uttar Pradesh, India. |
| 92 km (57 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Shāmli Uttar Pradesh, India. |
| 94 km (58 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Mawāna Uttar Pradesh, India. |
| 96 km (60 mi) W from epicenter |
Bhiwāni Haryana, India. |
| 127 km (79 mi) SE from epicenter |
Alīgarh Uttar Pradesh, India. |
| 166 km (103 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Gorakhpur Haryana, India. |
| 177 km (110 mi) NE from epicenter |
Haridwar Uttarakhand, India. |
| 202 km (126 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Khairāgarh Chhattisgarh, India. |
| 235 km (146 mi) N from epicenter |
Chandīgarh Chandigarh, India. |
| 274 km (170 mi) N from epicenter |
Shimla Himachal Pradesh, India. |
| 280 km (174 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Ludhiāna Punjab, India. |
| 288 km (179 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Gwalior Madhya Pradesh, India. |
Shaking reported by 1038 people in 2 countries
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 1038 people have reported shaking in 43 places in 2 countries (India, Pakistan).We keep updating this article as more ground reports become available. You may report that you felt this earthquake here.
Places with most reports:
- Ni Dilli, Delhi, India: 110 people.
- Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India: 108 people.
- Nangloi Jat, Delhi, India: 108 people.
- Gurgaon, Haryana, India: 105 people.
- Dilli Cantonment, Delhi, India: 102 people.
- Delhi, Delhi, India: 75 people.
- Tigri, Delhi, India: 72 people.
- Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India: 65 people.
- Gharonda, Delhi, India: 52 people.
- Roshan Pura, Delhi, India: 42 people.
Risk of aftershocks?
We monitor for foreshocks or aftershocks that have a magnitude of 2.5+ and occur within 100km (62 mi) of the epicenter of this earthquake. So far no such earthquakes have been detected.
The risk of aftershocks decreases rapidly over time. Usually, aftershocks are at least one order of magnitude lower than a main shock.
In only six percent of cases, significant earthquakes are followed by a larger main shock, making the current earthquake a foreshock. While the chance of this happening is not so large, it is adviced to maintain cautiousness in the hours and days following a major earthquake.
Read: How to Stay Safe during an Earthquake (cdc.gov).Earthquakes like this happen often in the region
Earthquakes of this strength are very common in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since July 20th, 2023, when a 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit 231 km (143 mi) further south-southwest. An even stronger magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck on December 6th, 2017.
In total, 24 earthquakes with a magnitude of 4.2 or higher have been registered within 300km (186 mi) of this epicenter in the past 10 years. This comes down to an average of once every 5 months.
Tsunami very unlikely
While MAG-6.5+ earthquakes may cause tsunami's, it appears that the epicenter of this earthquake hit under land. In addition, the reported depth is deeper than 100km, making the risk of a tsunami even less likely. However always stay cautious and monitor advice from local authorities.
Tsunami Risk Factors
| Factor | Under Sea? | MAG-6.5 or stronger? | Shallow depth? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | Almost all tsunami's are caused by earthquakes with their epicenter under sea or very near the sea. However stay cautious in coastal areas as earthquakes on land may cause landslides into sea, potentially still causing a local tsunami. | Under MAG 6.5: Very unlikely to cause a tsunami. MAG 6.5 to 7.5: Destructive tsunami's do occur, but are uncommon. Likely to observe small sea level changes. MAG 7.6+: Earthquakes with these magnitudes might produce destructive tsunami's. |
Most destructive tsunami's are caused by shallow earthquakes with a depth between 0 and 100km under the surface of the earth. Deeper tsunami's are unlikely to displace to ocean floor. |
| This Earthquake | Not this earthquake. This earthquake appears to have struck on land far from any coast. |
Not this earthquake. This earthquake had a magnitude of 4.2. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 10 km (6 mi). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 21/02/25 23:58 (). As more information on this earthquake becomes available this article will be updated. This article is automatically composed based on data originating from multiple sources.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us7000pe5z
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20250217_0000002
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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