Delhi-NCR Earthquake: Scary Tremor Videos on X
On a fateful day, Delhi and its neighboring regions were jolted by the unnerving tremors of a significant earthquake. The incident sent shockwaves through the community, leaving people in a state of panic. The quake, with a magnitude of 6.2, originated in Nepal, causing strong vibrations that rippled into India's capital, New Delhi, and its nearby areas.
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As news of the seismic event spread, social media platforms, including Twitter (formerly known as X), witnessed an influx of alarming videos capturing the chaos unfolding. The videos showcased objects trembling and swaying, reflecting the intensity of the tremors. In addition to the concerning visuals, users on Twitter, demonstrating their unique sense of humor, crafted amusing memes to lighten the tense atmosphere.
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#WATCH | Earthquake tremors felt across Delhi-NCR. Visuals from Noida Sector 75 in Uttar Pradesh. pic.twitter.com/dABzrVoyVw
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Responding swiftly to the crisis, the Delhi Police issued an urgent advisory to the public, urging them to prioritize their safety. Their message was clear: evacuate buildings and seek refuge in open spaces but avoid using elevators at all costs. For those in need of immediate assistance, the emergency hotline 112 was made available.
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The epicenter of the earthquake was pinpointed at 29.39 degrees north latitude and 81.23 degrees east longitude in Nepal, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology.
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This geological event had far-reaching effects, causing residents in cities like Noida, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad to experience prolonged tremors. Even regions as far as Dehradun were not spared, with inhabitants rushing out of their buildings as the ground shook beneath them.
The international perspective on this event came from the GFZ (GeoForschungsZentrum), Germany's national Research Centre for Geosciences. According to their findings, a magnitude-5.6 earthquake had struck the Nepal region, highlighting the seismic significance of the incident.
In the wake of this earthquake, residents were left with a lasting impression of the power and unpredictability of nature. As the affected areas began to recover and assess the damage, one thing was clear: the unity and resilience of the community shone through in the face of adversity.
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