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Strong Earthquake Tremors Felt in Delhi & Neighboring States

Strong tremors were felt in Delhi were felt by the population of Delhi.

Updated on: 24 January, 2023 2:54 PM IST By: Binita Kumari
People outside Indian Oil Office in Green Park after the earthquake tremors were felt

Strong tremors were felt throughout Delhi and neighboring states at 2:28:31 PM on Tuesday afternoon, triggering panic among local residents. The National Center of Seismology reported that the earthquake originated in Nepal at a magnitude of 5.8 Richter scale.

Busy with wrapping up the successful launch of India's FPO call center at the Krishi Jagran headquarters, staff felt the strong tremors shaking their chairs and flower pots. Here's a video shared by a Twitter user where the hanging glass rack can be seen swinging on its own: 

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