A big temblor is about to come

Strong tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR on Tuesday when earthquakes of magnitudes 6.2 and 4.6 struck Nepal.

The two tremors were felt less than half an hour of each other. The first quake occurred at 14:25:52 IST, followed by another at 14:51:04 IST.

“Earthquake of Magnitude:4.6, Occurred on 03-10-2023, 14:25:52 IST, Lat: 29.37 & Long: 81.22, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Nepal,” the NCS posted on X.

Speaking after the earthquake, Mahavir Negi, Professor at the HNB Central University, told ANI, “These small earthquakes are indicating that a big earthquake is about to come. After that big earthquake, only the energy stored in the earth will be able to be released. We all need to be aware of it… Earthquake-proof buildings should be constructed…”

#WATCH | Srinagar, Uttarakhand: HOD Geography Department HNB Central University Professor Mahavir Negi says “…These small earthquakes are indicating that a big earthquake is about to come. After that big earthquake, only the energy stored in the earth will be able to be… pic.twitter.com/WpkA7h08eB

— ANI (@ANI) October 3, 2023

Many people, especially office-goers, were spotted rushing out of their workplaces after strong tremors from earthquakes epicentered in Nepal shook the national capital and adjoining areas.

#WATCH | Earthquake tremors felt across Delhi-NCR. Visuals from Noida Sector 75 in Uttar Pradesh. pic.twitter.com/dABzrVoyVw

— ANI (@ANI) October 3, 2023

As soon as the tremors were felt in the national capital, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, along with other officials rushed out of Nirman Bhawan.

#WATCH | Delhi | Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya stepped out of Nirman Bhawan, along with others, as strong tremors hit different parts of north India. pic.twitter.com/8EbNFX4b46

— ANI (@ANI) October 3, 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal posted on X, “Strong earthquake tremors have also been felt in Delhi. I hope you all are safe”.

“Hey, Delhi people! We hope you all are safe. Please come out of your buildings to a safe spot, but do not panic. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS! For any emergency help, dial 112,” Delhi Police posted on X.

Hey Delhi people!

We hope you all are safe. Please come out of your buildings to a safe spot, but do not panic.

DO NOT USE ELEVATORS!

For any emergency help, dial 112.#earthquake

— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) October 3, 2023

With inputs from agencies