The epicentre of the earthquake was near Rohtak in Haryana, according to India’s National Center for Seismology.

New Delhi, May 29:

 An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 struck near Delhi on Friday, prompting people to rush out of their homes.

The epicentre of the earthquake was near Rohtak in Haryana, according to India’s National Center for Seismology.

The earthquake struck at 9:08 pm at a depth of 3.3 km, the agency said,

Strong tremors were felt in Delhi and surrounding areas for several seconds.

Social media was abuzz with people reporting the quake, instantly sending #Earthquake to the top of the trends.

 

 

 

“My table, bed and ceiling fan were shaking violently. Even my wall mounted TV shook a lot. The tremors lasted almost 7-8 seconds” Kunal Oberoi, a resident of Gurgaon, told NDTV.