{"id":374,"date":"2025-12-22T12:02:05","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T12:02:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/?p=374"},"modified":"2026-02-27T10:25:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T10:25:14","slug":"magnitude-3-3-earthquake-strikes-near-rohtak-haryana-felt-across-delhi-ncr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/?p=374","title":{"rendered":"Magnitude 3.3 Earthquake Strikes Near Rohtak, Haryana, Felt Across Delhi-NCR"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>magnitude 3.3 earthquake<\/strong> hit <strong>Rohtak, Haryana<\/strong>, on <strong>Sunday, December 21, 2025<\/strong>, at <strong>12:13 pm local time<\/strong>. The tremor, which occurred at a <strong>depth of just 5 km<\/strong>, was felt across several regions, including parts of <strong>Delhi-NCR<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The earthquake\u2019s epicenter was located approximately <strong>51 km west of Delhi<\/strong>, near the town of <strong>Rohtak<\/strong>. While the quake was relatively small, it generated <strong>light shaking<\/strong> in surrounding areas, including <strong>Rohtak<\/strong> and nearby towns such as <strong>Sampla<\/strong> and <strong>Jhajjar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Impact and Areas Affected<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Though the earthquake&#8217;s intensity was not enough to cause significant damage, the <strong>shallow depth<\/strong> meant that many people felt the tremor. The following areas experienced weak to light shaking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rohtak<\/strong> (19 km from the epicenter)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sampla<\/strong> (4 km from the epicenter)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jhajjar<\/strong> (21 km from the epicenter)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kharkhauda<\/strong> (21 km away)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bahadurgarh<\/strong> (22 km away)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Najafgarh<\/strong> (31 km away)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sonipat<\/strong> (37 km away)<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>New Delhi<\/strong>, about <strong>51 km away<\/strong>, the tremor was likely not felt, while the surrounding districts, including <strong>Faridabad<\/strong>, were also unaffected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Details of the Earthquake<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The earthquake was reported shortly after it occurred, with multiple agencies confirming the magnitude as <strong>3.3<\/strong>. The <strong>National Center for Seismology (NCS)<\/strong>, the <strong>European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC)<\/strong>, and <strong>RaspberryShake<\/strong> all listed the magnitude at 3.3, confirming its impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The shaking was most noticeable in the <strong>immediate vicinity of Rohtak<\/strong>, with residents of these areas describing the event as light, but enough to cause brief alarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/earthquake_1-1024x514.png\" alt=\"Earthquake in Delhi today\" class=\"wp-image-376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/earthquake_1-1024x514.png 1024w, https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/earthquake_1-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/earthquake_1-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/earthquake_1-837x420.png 837w, https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/earthquake_1-150x75.png 150w, https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/earthquake_1-696x349.png 696w, https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/earthquake_1-1068x536.png 1068w, https:\/\/todaynewshours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/earthquake_1.png 1375w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ongoing Seismic Activity in the Region<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>second unverified seismic-like event<\/strong> was reported earlier near <strong>Najafgarh<\/strong>, Delhi, at <strong>6:44 am GMT<\/strong> on the same day. The NCS is reviewing data to confirm whether this event was an aftershock or a separate seismic occurrence. More details are expected to emerge soon as the data is verified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Safety and Precautionary Measures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the magnitude 3.3 earthquake did not cause major damage, authorities continue to monitor the region for any aftershocks or further seismic activity. Residents in earthquake-prone regions are advised to stay informed and follow safety guidelines to minimize risks in case of additional tremors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A magnitude 3.3 earthquake hit Rohtak, Haryana, on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 12:13 pm local time. The tremor, which occurred at a depth of just 5 km, was felt across several regions, including parts of Delhi-NCR. The earthquake\u2019s epicenter was located approximately 51 km west of Delhi, near the town of Rohtak. 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