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Published 18:20 IST, April 12th 2020

Earthquake tremors felt in Delhi-NCR region as national capital battles Coronavirus

Amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic spread across the nation, tremors of an earthquake were felt in parts of Delhi- NCR region on Sunday.

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Amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic spread across the nation, tremors of an earthquake were felt in parts of Delhi- NCR region on Sunday. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the epicentre of the 3.7 richter scale earthquake is 4km NW of Sardhana, India. CM Arvind Kejriwal prayed for everyone's safety. Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, on the other hand, expressed dismay at the new development. More details are awaited.

Tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

Details of the earthquake:

USGS has reported that the epicentre of the earthquake is on the UP-delhi border and occured at 5:45 PM (IST). Nearby places which have felt tremors are UP's Sardhana, Daurāla, Budhāna, Khatauli and the national capital- Delhi. The earthquake is 10km in depth.

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18:14 IST, April 12th 2020