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Magnitude 3.3 Earthquake Strikes Near Rohtak, Haryana, Felt Across Delhi-NCR
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<hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <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> <p>The earthquake’s 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> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Impact and Areas Affected</strong></h3> <p>Though the earthquake'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> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><strong>Rohtak</strong> (19 km from the epicenter)<br></li> <li><strong>Sampla</strong> (4 km from the epicenter)<br></li> <li><strong>Jhajjar</strong> (21 km from the epicenter)<br></li> <li><strong>Kharkhauda</strong> (21 km away)<br></li> <li><strong>Bahadurgarh</strong> (22 km away)<br></li> <li><strong>Najafgarh</strong> (31 km away)<br></li> <li><strong>Sonipat</strong> (37 km away)<br></li> </ul> <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> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Details of the Earthquake</strong></h3> <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> <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> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="/news-images/f871d6879a7d122abe32.png" alt="Earthquake in Delhi today" class="wp-image-376"/></figure> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Ongoing Seismic Activity in the Region</strong></h3> <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> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity"/> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Safety and Precautionary Measures</strong></h3> <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>